First line of treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women

First line of treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women

a. Estrogen

b. Bisphosphonates

c. Raloxifene

d. Ulipristal

Correct Answer B*

Ans. b. Bisphosphonates

Ref: Berek and Novak’s Gynecology 16th edition Page no 436-439

Osteoporosis: Single most important health hazard

Diagnosis is made by determining a bone mineral density (BMD) by DEXA scan.

BMD is best measured at hip

T score below == -2.5 SD.

Management