A 66-year-old woman asks about osteoporosis screening. She is postmenopausal, no prior fractures. What is recommended?...

Question

A 66-year-old woman asks about osteoporosis screening. She is postmenopausal, no prior fractures. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

DXA at age 65 or older, or earlier if at increased risk

Answer

DXA screening at age 70 only

Answer

Screen only if FRAX hip risk >=3% regardless of age

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No routine screening in women

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DXA only if taking steroids

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Osteoporosis Screening