Question 1

can vagifem help with osteoporosis?

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Yes: It is well known that estrogen replacement therapy is very effective at minimizing calcium loss from the bones after menopause.  Vagifem is one of the ert formulations commercially available.

Question 2

is vagifem helpful or otherwise a negative factor for a 67 yr. old woman with osteoporosis?

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Vagifem: Vagifem really is just really an estrogen for atrophic vaginitis. However, taking systemic estrogen like estradiol, premarin, (conjugated estrogens) vivelle dot, etc does have the effect of increasing bone density and preventing osteoporosis.  Once you have osteoporosis though, you are best off using a medication specifically for it like fosamax, actonel, forteo, etc.

Question 3

how do i treat osteoporosis?

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Medications: Before treating osteoporosis a variety of tests should be done and a history should be taken to determine, if possible,  the cause of the problem.  A variety of medications can be used to prevent bone loss including estrogen, bisphosphonates and denosumab.  For severe osteoporosis teriparatide, a drug which builds bone can be used.

Question 4

how is osteoporosis tested for?

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Dexa scan: There are a mber of ways to check for osteoporosis.  A simple x-ray alone is not adequate because it can be over it under penetrated to make the bone appear more or less dense than it is. A deca scan is by far the most common test for osteoporosis.  In this test, the bone density of you spine, hip, and wrist is compared to normal bone and an age matched control.

Question 5

can you please define osteoporosis?

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Disease: Osteoporosis is a disease where the affected person has low bone mass and deterioration of the bones. This results in fragile bones and and increase in susceptibility to fractures and broken bones. Risk factors: gender (female) and age (post-menopausal). Excercise and calcium supplementation... In children (fortified milk) and young ladies are important, life-long preventive measures.

Question 6

how can i get osteoporosis earlier?

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Several: Several factors increase your risk for osteoporosis and subsequent fracture at an early age:  premature menopause,  certain medications (pronged steroids, excessive thyroid supplementation, aromatase inhibitors), certain medical conditions (hyperparathyroidism, celiac sprue, rheumatoid arthritis), excessive alcohol use, smoking, eating disorders, and physical inactivity.

Question 7

what medications treat osteoporosis?

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Osteoporosis: The list of therapies for osteoporosis is ling. You can find the list on the web. 
If your doctor has ordered a bone density study and used the result to prescribe a specific medication. If you have not had a bone density test you should not take any osteoporosis drug until you have had your bone density study.

Question 8

how to get relief from osteoporosis?

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Very difficult to do: So. It depends on the cause. If its due to being in a cast for a broken bone, then exercises, under a therapist's supervision would help considerably, to make the bone stronger and usually it can come back towards normal, in young age.
 Age related (over 50), with post-menopausal status or associated with use of drugs etc, then its getting rid of is difficult.
Discuss with your doc..

Question 9

which osteoporosis medication is best?

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Strontium: Read up on strontium. Also balance with magnesium and vitamin d3.

Question 10

is osteoporosis a disease or disorder?

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Risk factor: Osteoporosis is the loss of calcium from bone with subsequent loss of structural strength. Therfore it should be considered a mechanical risk factor as there is no pain unless there is a fracture.  Like a disease, osteoprosis has treaments that improve bone density and strength and reduce the risk of fracture. 
Testing for osteoporosis is considered similar to testing for breast cancer with mammog.

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