Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

Overview

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

Metabolic disorder associated with fractures of the femoral neck, vertebrae, and distal forearm. It occurs commonly in women within 15-20 years after menopause, and is caused by factors associated with menopause including estrogen deficiency.

Synonyms:

Bone Loss, Perimenopausal
Bone Loss, Postmenopausal
Bone Losses, Perimenopausal
Bone Losses, Postmenopausal
Osteoporoses, Post-Menopausal
Osteoporoses, Postmenopausal
Osteoporosis, Post Menopausal
Osteoporosis, Post-Menopausal
Perimenopausal Bone Loss
Perimenopausal Bone Losses
Post-Menopausal Osteoporoses
Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis
Postmenopausal Bone Loss
Postmenopausal Bone Losses
Postmenopausal Osteoporoses
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

Broader Topics:

Osteoporosis

Narrower Topics:

None

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