Gynecology by Sherif Shazly & Shannon K. Laughlin-Tommaso

Author:Sherif Shazly & Shannon K. Laughlin-Tommaso
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9783030411282
Publisher: Springer International Publishing

III. Treatment of osteopenia/osteoporosis

Indication of treatment: T-score ≤ −2.5 (osteoporosis).

T-score between −1.0 and −2.5 and calculated Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX), which calculates the 10-year risk of osteoporotic fractures, is 20% or more for major osteoporotic fracture or 3% or more for hip fracture.

History of low-trauma fracture.

Treatment options: Bisphosphonates:It is the first-line therapy.

The medication is contraindicated in the presence of esophageal abnormalities or higher-risk aspiration.

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