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Is it true that osteoporosis is an endocrine disorder?

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Sometimes: Some, but not all cases of osteoporosis are associated with gland problems: too much thyroid or parathyroid hormones from those glands; the adrenal gland putting out excess cortisone; the pituitary (master gland) can also increase some of these hormones.

Answered 3/16/2013

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Yes: Although osteoporosis can be managed by many subspecialties (endocrinology, rheumatology, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, bone metabolism is regulated by several hormones, therefore it is an endocrine disorder.

Answered 8/30/2015

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