If you're over 50 and have answered yes to any of the following questions, Osteoporosis Canada recommends that you have a bone mineral density (BMD) test. |
| 1. Are you over 65? |
| 2. Has either of your parents broken a bone after a minor bump or fall? |
| 3. Have you broken a bone after a minor bump or fall? |
| 4. Have you taken glucocorticoid pills (cortisone, prednisone, etc.) for more than three months? |
| 5. Have you lost more than 4 cm (about 1 1/2 inches) in height since age 25 (or 6 cm if you are over 60)? |
| 6. Do you have a tendency to fall? |
| 7. Do you have primary hyperparathyroidism? |
| 8. Do you have a medical condition (such as celiac disease or Crohn's disease) that inhibits absorption of nutrients? |
| 9. Has a recent x-ray suggested you have low bone density (osteopenia)? |
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| 10. Did you undergo menopause before age 45? |
| 11. Have your periods stopped for several months or more (other than for pregnancy or menopause)? |
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| For Men: |
| 12. Have you ever suffered from impotence, lack of libido or other symptoms related to low levels of testosterone? |
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| (Information provided by Osteoporosis Canada more information) |
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