Osteoporosis Risk Factors

Osteoporosis Risk Factors

If you have faced any of the following you may be at risk.

1. Have either of your parents been diagnosed with Osteoporosis or broken a hip after a minor bump or fall?
2. Have you broken a bone after a minor bump or fall?
3. Have you taken corticosteroid tablets (cortisone, prednisone, etc) for more than 3 months?
4. Have you lost more than 3 cms. (just over 1 inch) in height?
5. Do you regularly drink alcohol in excess of safe drinking limits?
6. Do you smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day?
7. Do you suffer frequently from diarrhea (caused by problems such as celiac disease or Crohn's deisease)?
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8. Did you undergo menopause before the age of 45?
9. Have your periods stopped for 12 months or more other than pregnancy or menopause? For men:
10. Have you ever suffered from impotency, lack of libido or other symptoms related to low testosterone levels?