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I just got diagnosed with osteopenia and i am 41 yes old and was wondering if this is unusual they have me on evista (raloxifene) had a dexa done?
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Bone loss: There are a variety of risk factor for bone loss including ethnicity, lighter skin color, use of steroids, early hysterectomy etc. I used to do dexa's in my office and had quite a few women in their 40's with osteopenia.
Answered 1/5/2019
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