Follow the links below to find information on treating and managing osteoporosis.
Reviewed January 2012
Related HealthInsite Topics
Drug Treatments for Osteoporosis
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Links to information about drug treatment for osteoporosis, and the effects of drugs on osteoporosis.
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Preventing Osteoporosis
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Links to information on the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for preventing osteoporosis.
Systematic Reviews of Treatments for the Prevention of Osteoporosis
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Links to systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments for the prevention of osteoporosis.
17 Resources Found
| Title: |
Population differences in health-care use for arthritis and osteoporosis in Australia
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| Publisher: |
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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| Description: |
This report presents differences in health-care use for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis between population groups. The report suggests that, among those with osteoarthritis or osteoporosis, females are more likely to take actions to manage their condition and have a lower rate of joint replacement than males. |
| Date: |
Aug 2011 |
| Title: |
Treatment of osteoporosis
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| Publisher: |
The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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| Description: |
The management and treatment of osteoporosis may include a range of non-drug and drug therapies. There are also other potential drug therapies on the horizon. |
| Date: |
Jul 2011 |
| Title: |
Menopause: consequences of oestrogen deficiency after menopause on bone health
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| Publisher: |
The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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| Description: |
Menopause results in oestrogen deficiency. It is also known that oestrogen levels begin to fall in the years preceding menopause, even when a woman continues to menstruate normally. It is this oestrogen deficiency around the time of menopause that contributes significantly to bone loss in women. |
| Date: |
Jul 2011 |
| Title: |
Elderly women
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| Publisher: |
The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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| Description: |
Osteoporosis is a normal part of ageing. In reality we would all develop osteoporosis if we lived long enough. Women in particular are at an increased risk of osteoporosis compared to men due to the effects of menopause and subsequent oestrogen deficiency. |
| Date: |
Jul 2011 |
| Title: |
Osteoporosis and exercise
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Osteoporosis (porous bone) is characterised by loss of calcium and bone tissue from bones, which makes them susceptible to breaking. Exercise can help prevent and manage osteoporosis. |
| Date: |
May 2011 |
| Title: |
About menopause
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| Publisher: |
Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
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| Description: |
The experience of menopause varies widely from woman to woman and from culture to culture. For some women, menopause is associated with a wide range of physical and emotional responses. |
| Date: |
Mar 2011 |
| Title: |
Use of health services for arthritis and osteoporosis
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| Publisher: |
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
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| Description: |
There is considerable variation in the type and extent of health services used and actions taken to manage the three conditions. While the management of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis is primarily focused on reducing pain and slowing down disease progression, the focus in the case of osteoporosis is largely on containing its role as a risk factor for fractures and other associated complications. |
| Date: |
Nov 2010 |
| Title: |
Nutrition - women's extra needs
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Women need greater amounts of certain nutrients than men, particularly iron and calcium. Menstruation, pregnancy, lactation and menopause are times of increased nutritional demand. Deficiencies can occur if the diet is inadequate over a long period of time. |
| Date: |
Jan 2010 |
| Title: |
Management strategies
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| Publisher: |
The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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| Description: |
Lists disease management strategies for people with osteoporosis. |
| Date: |
Aug 2009 |
| Title: |
Lifestyle
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| Publisher: |
The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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| Description: |
In women with established osteoporosis it is important to address lifestyle factors in order to maximise the effectiveness of specific drug therapies for osteoporosis. |
| Date: |
Jul 2009 |
| Title: |
A picture of osteoporosis in Australia
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| Publisher: |
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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| Description: |
Osteoporosis is a silent condition that occurs in both men and women. The bones become fragile and brittle, and bone strength is greatly reduced, so that fractures can occur after only minimal trauma. Fractures occur most commonly in the hip, spine and wrist, and can lead to long lasting pain and disability that affects quality of life and independence. |
| Date: |
Aug 2008 |
| Title: |
Steroids and fractures
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| Publisher: |
Australian Prescriber
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| Description: |
Patients who need to keep taking steroids may have to take other medicines to try and prevent fractures. Most patients will be given calcium and vitamin D. Some patients may also be given medicines called bisphosphonates to slow thinning of the bones. |
| Date: |
Apr 2008 |
| Title: |
Calcium supplementation: the bare bones
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| Publisher: |
Australian Prescriber
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| Description: |
An adequate calcium intake is an essential part of the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. |
| Date: |
Dec 2003 |
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