Bone DXA Scans

Testing your bone density – how strong your bones are – is the only way to know for sure if you have osteoporosis.

Bone density testing is strongly recommended for:

Women Aged 65 and Older
Women During the Menopausal Transition with Clinical Risk Factors for Fracture (Low Body Weight, Prior Fracture or High-Risk Medication Use)
Men Aged 70 and Older
Adults with a Fragility Fracture
Adults with a Disease or Condition Associated with Low Bone Mass or Bone Loss
Adults Taking Medication Associated with Low Bone Mass or Bone Loss
Anyone Being Considered for Pharmacologic Therapy
Anyone Being Treated to Monitor Treatment Effect