Medical Reference related to osteoporosis

1. Osteoporosis and bone density tests
   

   Learn more about bone density tests and how these scans can help your doctor assess your bone health and determine if you have osteoporosis.

2. Understanding osteoporosis - symptoms
   

   Many people are not aware that they have osteoporosis until a bone fracture occurs.

3. What is osteoporosis? What you need to know
   

   What you don't know about osteopenia and osteoporosis can hurt you. Here's information about these diseases that you can use to take action now to protect yourself from painful fractures and disability.

4. Osteoporosis and spine fracture
   

   Has osteoporosis put you at risk of a spinal fracture? Here’s what you need to know about your risk of spine fractures, including the symptoms and treatment as well as how to help prevent one.

5. Understanding osteoporosis - diagnosis and treatment
   

   Learn the basics about osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment from the health experts.

6. 10 osteoporosis questions to ask your GP
   

   10 osteoporosis questions to ask your doctor

7. Vitamin D for osteoporosis
   

   An adequate calcium intake and adequate body stores of vitamin D are important foundations for maintaining bone density and strength. However, vitamin D and calcium alone are not sufficient treatment for osteoporosis.

8. Understanding osteoporosis - prevention
   

   Want to learn more about osteoporosis prevention? We'll show you steps to take to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and painful falls and fractures.

9. Zoledronic acid
   

   Zoledronic acid is a drug that helps to slow down damage to your bones. It helps your bones stay stronger by stopping calcium being released from your bones into your blood.

10. Hormone replacement therapy
    

    If you take hormone replacement therapy (HRT for short) after the menopause, your bones will probably get stronger and be less likely to break. But you can get serious side effects from HRT.