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Women's Health Services
Risk Factors:
age—risk of osteoporosis increases with age
gender—women younger than 75 are twice as
likely to have osteoporosis
race—those who are white or of Southeast Asian
descent have greater risk
family history
frame size—exceptionally thin women or those with
small body frames have higher risk
tobacco use—tobacco use contributes to weak bones
eating disorders
low calcium intake
sedentary lifestyle
excessive soda consumption
depression
chronic alcoholism
Bone (Osteoporosis) Health
St. Anthony's is committed to preventing and treating osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a medical condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle and commonly results in a fracture in the spine, hip or waist.
Causes of Osteopenia and Osteoporosis
- lower levels of bone mass
- in women, decreased estrogen production during menopause
- inadequate intake of vitamin D and calcium
- insufficient amount of exercise
Evaluation and management includes:
- bone density screening
- education on lifestyle improvements
- nutrition guidance to enhance calcium and vitamin D intake and absorption
- strength training exercise class to increase bone density, tone muscle and burn calories
For your convenience, you may schedule a bone density scan at the same time you schedule your mammogram at the Breast Center by calling 314-525-1300. This is a safe and painless screening performed with the patient fully clothed. It takes about five minutes to complete. A bone density scan is covered by most insurance programs, but it must be ordered by a physician.
For information, please call our Health Access Line at 314-ANTHONY (268-4669) or 800-554-9550
or visit find a physician online.
At St. Anthony’s, our vision is to be the area’s premier health care organization
— and your first choice for health care services.