Why women need bone density tests

Why Women Need Bone Density Tests

https://www.ifwh.org/en/women-need-bone-density-tests/

You may be wondering why it is especially important for women to get their bones checked. Let’s get started!

Why should I get a bone density test?

A bone density test is used to assess bone strength and the probability of fractures.

It can also show the doctor if you have normal bone density, low bone density (osteopenia), or osteoporosis.

What is the procedure for a bone density test?

There are different kinds of bone density tests, but the most common one is a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan.

This scan can be performed with devices to measure bone density in the hip and spine or with smaller peripheral devices to measure bone density in the wrist

When should I get a bone density test?

For women, the National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends that if you are older than 65, have broken a bone after 50 are a woman of menopausal age with risk factors, or are a postmenopausal woman under age 65 with risk factors, you should schedule a bone density tests.

This article is originally appeared on https://www.ifwh.org/en/women-need-bone-density-tests/