Learn About Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
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University Of Virginia Physicians Group
Joann Pinkerton is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Pinkerton is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Premature Ovarian Failure, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Oophorectomy. Dr. Pinkerton is currently accepting new patients.
CHU Edouard Herriot
Roland Chapurlat practices in Lyon, France. Mr. Chapurlat is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Fibrous Dysplasia, Osteitis Fibrosa, and Hip Replacement.
Richard Eastell practices in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Mr. Eastell is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Hyperparathyroidism, Vertebroplasty, and Parathyroidectomy.
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the adherence of patients to combined treatment with bisphosphonates and calcium and vitamin D supplements, which is one of the usual treatments for postmenopausal osteoporosis. The study will consist of a single visit that will coincide with one of the patient's usual follow-up visits according to standard clinical practice. During this visit, information will be colle...
Summary: It has been known that both estrogen and testosterone are the major sex steroids regulating bone metabolism and other physiological changes in both male and female, respectively. In postmenopausal women, osteoporosis is a major concern secondary to the lack of estrogen. These patients also experience a number of physiological changes that affect their life permanently to include hot flashes, irrit...