Osteoporosis.  2010 Dec;8(3):237-240.

Protecting a Woman's Skeleton

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee Medical Center, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea.
  • 2Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Kosin University, Busan, Korea. hykyale@yahoo.com

Abstract

Osteoporosis, the most common bone disease, is a silent condition resulting in increased fracture risk. Preventive methods for adulthood, early recognition of osteoporosis followed by timely and effective management can reduce fracture risk. Several pharmacologic therapies are currently available, and when choosing from the available options, clinicians should consider the efficacy and safety profiles of each therapy as well as the individual patient's needs and overall health. Ideally, therapy should satisfy multiple criteria: fracture protection across multiple skeletal sites; rapid onset of action to maximize the timing of fracture protection; and minimal side effects with proven long-term safety.

Keyword

Osteoporosis; Prevention; Screening; Treatment

MeSH Terms

Bone Diseases
Mass Screening
Osteoporosis
Skeleton
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