If You Have Osteoporosis
- Exercise
- Calcium
- Medications
- Estrogen
- Bisphosphonates
- SERMs
- Calcitonin
- Minimize the chances of breaking a bone
Osteoporosis Prevention Summary
- Osteoporosis is preventable and treatable
- Hormone replacement/estrogen replacement is first-line therapy for osteoporosis
- Adequate calcium intake, exercise, and lifestyle changes also play an important role in helping to prevent osteoporosis
- For those who cannot or will not take HRT, but have or are at risk for osteoporosis, other agents are now available
<< Previous Page
