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Osteoporosis Risk Factors
Many women who are postmenopausal are at risk of osteoporosis. The presence of any one of these factors can add to your risk:
- Caucasian race or Asian ethnicity
- Thin or small build
- Family history of osteoporosis or osteoporotic fracture
- Early menopause (before age 45)
- Smoking
- Inactive Lifestyle
- Chronic use of certain medications such as steroids, excessive thyroid hormone, and certain anticonvulsants
- Excessive alcohol use
NOTE: You may have none of these risk factors and still be at risk of developing osteoporosis. Some authorities believe that the presence of any of these factors increases the risk of osteoporosis. However, even if you have none of these factors, you may still have osteoporosis - a bone density measurement can provide the information your doctors needs to clearly tell for sure.
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