Risk factors for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women – from the point of view of primary care gynecologist

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a highly prevalent public health problem with osteoporosis-related fractures that account for high morbidity and mortality. Therefore, prevention strategies and early detection of osteoporosis should be carried out in primary gynaecological care units, so as to substantially reduce the risk of fractures and allow the best treatment option for a particular woman.

Keywords

• osteoporosis
• risk factors
• dxa measurements
• the prevention of fractures
• osteoporoza
• dejavniki tveganja
• dxa meritve
• preprečevanje zlomov