menopause and osteoporosis

Preparing for any medical test can be nerve-wracking but a bone density test is quick, painless, and non-invasive. To help you mentally and physically prepare for your upcoming test, here’s what you need to know. 

The disease increases the risk of fracturing bones, especially in the wrist, hip, and spine. Fractures due to osteoporosis can be disabling and can even greatly increase the risk of death. We look into the top 10 risk factors for osteoporosis.