Why Women Need Bone Density Tests

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Why Women Need Bone Density Tests
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You may be wondering why it is especially
important for women to get their bones checked.
Lets get started!
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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.
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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
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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.
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