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Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because there are no symptoms but it can lead to very real problems. Millions of women have osteoporosis or something that can lead to it -- low bone mass. Now, there's an easy way to see if you're at risk.
@grettagrids The average age of menopause is 51. Without knowing all the details I would tell you that you have premature menopause. 1/1000 women between 20-29 & 1/100 30-39 will go through early menopause. My guess is that your bone loss & history of fractures is related, but there are other causes of osteoporosis that may influence fracture risk. Talk to your doctor about your concerns. You may need a workup of why you went into menopause so early.
Good Luck, Dr. Cote
AlegentHealth 10 months ago
getting my first DEXA scan on april 15th. Not very active,vitamin D and calcium deficeint and been menopausal since age 30. I am now 36:( I have broken several bones now and was worried about breaking a hip. How common is bone loss in a 36 yr old?
grettagrids 10 months ago