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Osteoporosis and other bone health issues
The National Women’s Health Network has developed fact sheets on osteoporosis to help women understand what treatment options exist, what the side effects and risks are, what evidence supports their efficacy, and how to adopt non-drug approaches to preventing fracture.
Did You Know?
The Differences between Tymlos and Forteo:
Teriparatide (brand name Forteo) and abaloparatide (brand name Tymlos) are medications used to treat osteoporosis. Forteo is a lab-made version of human parathyroid hormone (PTH) and Tymlos is a version of human parathyroid hormone-protein.
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When Should I Start Getting Bone Scans for Osteoporosis?
By: Evita Almassi ,Bone Health, DEXA, Osteoporosis, Since You Asked Women’s Health FAQsAge is not the only factor that influences our bones. However, women who are around or past the menopausal age are more prone to bone weakening, increasing the risks of osteoporosis.
Is Ipriflavone Effective in Treating Osteoporosis?
By: Ali Tweedt ,Bone Drugs, Bone Health, Osteoporosis, Since You Asked Women’s Health FAQsIpriflavone is an herbal medicine made from a hormone found in soy plants that has a similar chemical structure to human estrogen. Ipriflavone supplements are said to increase calcium absorption and decrease the breakdown of bones; however, there is currently...
What You Should Know About Tymlos (Abaloparatide) for Osteoporosis
By: Caila Brander ,Bisphosphonates, Bone Fractures, Bone Health, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, Tymlos Deep Dive ArticlesThe National Women’s Health Network believes women have a right to know the potential benefits and risks of osteoporosis treatment, so we took a firsthand look at the evidence. We’ve compiled a quick fact sheet about the drug so you...
Is Prolia a Safe Treatment Option for Osteoporosis?
By: Shaniqua Seth ,Bone Fractures, Bone Health, Osteoporosis, Prolia, Since You Asked Women’s Health FAQsOsteoporosis is a disease that causes your bones to lose tissue and become weak and fragile, potentially leading to bone fractures. Prevention and treatment methods can help inhibit fractures and decrease the severity of osteoporosis.
Depo-Provera and Bone Mineral Density
By: Shaniqua Seth ,Birth Control, Bone Health, Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Depo-Provera Women’s Health FAQsDepo-Provera is a progesterone-based contraceptive shot injected into the arm, upper thigh or abdomen. It is 97-99.7% effective in preventing pregnancy. Each shot lasts for about 13 weeks.
Do Bone Drugs Lose Their Effectiveness?
By: Shaniqua Seth ,Aclasta, Bisphosphonates, Bone Drugs, Bone Health, FDA Advocacy, Osteoporosis, Prolia Women’s Health FAQsI have been treated with Aclasta for the last four years. My doctor wants to switch me to Prolia. He told me research has shown that using the same drug reduces its effectiveness. Is it true that Aclasta may lose...
Letter to the Washington Post: Why Some Women Are Afraid to Treat Osteoporosis
By: Cindy Pearson ,Bisphosphonates, Bone Health, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis Policy UpdatesWomen continue to experience gaps in healthcare access for a variety of issues, and we advocate for changes in the healthcare system that would remedy this. Bisphosphonate use, however, is one time when less really is more.
Reconsidering Reclast
By: Shaniqua Seth ,Bisphosphonates, Bone Health, Osteoporosis, Reclast, Since You Asked Women’s Health FAQsReclast is one of eight FDA approved bisphosphonates. Bisphosphonates are a type of drug commonly used for osteoporosis treatment and prevention.
Curious About Fosteum
By: NWHN Staff ,Bone Health, Fosteum, Osteoporosis, Phytoestrogens Women’s Health FAQsIs Fosteum safe and a good alternative for treating osteoporosis?
Are “Scary Bone Drugs” Necessary to Prevent Fractures?
By: NWHN Staff ,Bisphosphonates, Bone Drugs, Bone Fractures, Bone Health, DEXA, Osteoporosis Women’s Health FAQsThe NWHN acknowledges the overbearing influence pharmaceutical companies have on doctors and patients. This issue arises for those diagnosed with high bone fracture risk. Women are specifically targeted since they’re five times more likely to be diagnosed than men.
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