Bone Markers
FAQs
1. How is osteoporosis treated? Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and related drugs such as raloxifene can help maintain bone density in women after the menopause. Bisphosphonates such as alendronate also help to maintain bone density and prevent fractures, and the hormone calcitonin can be used to prevent bone resorption.
2. How prevalent is osteoporosis? The condition affects approximately 3 million people in the UK. Of these, 80% are women.
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