Osteoporosis is low bone mass and skeletal fragility, resulting in decreased bone strength and an increased risk of fracture. The majority of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis have bone loss related to estrogen deficiency and/or age. Early diagnosis and quantification of bone loss and fracture risk are important because of the availability of therapies that can slow or even reverse the progression of osteoporosis. Screening is painless and only takes a few minutes to perform.
It is important to discuss your risk factors and family history to determine when to begin screening for osteoporosis. Some guidelines include:
Younger postmenopausal women, women
