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What is the definition or description of: pregnancy associated osteoporosis?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

See below: Osteoporosis is a condition in which the density of the bone is decreased leading to a weakening of the bone and predisposes one to fracture. There is a type of osteoporosis that is associated with pregnancy and is known as pregnancy associated osteoporosis.

Answered 11/28/2017

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