Women's Health

Understanding Osteoporosis See All  Osteoporosis in Understanding Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease that causes weak, thinning bones. This leaves the bones at greater risk of breaking. The bones most often affected are the hips, spine, and wrists. ...more  Bone Density Test in Understanding Osteoporosis A bone density test measures the strength and density of your bones as you approach menopause and, when the test is repeated sometime later, can help determine how quickly you are losing bone mass and density. ...more  Hip Fracture in Understanding Osteoporosis A hip fracture is a break in the thigh bone (femur) of your hip joint. The majority happen to people older than 60 years of age, and women get more hip fractures than men. ...more  Osteoporosis: Evaluate Your Risk in Understanding Osteoporosis Many people are unaware they have osteoporosis until they have advanced symptoms, which may include a broken hip or wrist, low back pain, or a hunched back. ...more