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This examination is recommended bi-annually for women who are menopausal or post menopausal.
However pre-menopausal women should consider a bone density exam if any of the following conditions exists:
- Recent history of low impact bone fractures
- Family history of Osteoporosis
- Removal of Ovaries at an early age
- Low calcium diet
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Eating disorders
- Use of certain medicines such as steroids or anti convulsants
- Alcohol abuse
- Tobacco use
Calculate your risk of Osteoporosis
Links
NIH ORBD-NRC
National Osteoporosis Foundation
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