To scan or not to scan? DXA in postmenopausal women

Kristi Tough DeSapri; Rachel Brook

doi:10.3949/ccjm.87a.18136

To scan or not to scan? DXA in postmenopausal women

Kristi Tough DeSapri^*, Rachel Brook

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Fracture is a major cause of morbidity and death in postmenopausal women. Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) measures bone mineral density, which helps in estimating fracture risk and in identifying those who may benefit from treatment. Although screening guidelines differ somewhat for postmenopausal women under age 65, in general, DXA is indicated if the patient has a high risk for fracture.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	205-210
Number of pages	6
Journal	Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine
Volume	87
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.87a.18136
State	Published - Jan 2020

Keywords

Bone is lost with aging and declining estrogen and testosterone levels
particularly after menopause

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General Medicine

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