Medical Conditions That Increase the Risk of OsteoporosisCurrent as of: May 4, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Geriatric Medicine |
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Medical Conditions That Increase the Risk of OsteoporosisTopic OverviewCertain diseases increase the risk of osteoporosis . They include those of the:
Other conditions that increase the risk for osteoporosis include those that reduce the amount of estrogen or testosterone in the body. One example is removing a woman's ovaries. Related InformationCredits
ByHealthwise Staff Current as ofMay 4, 2017
Current as of: May 4, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Geriatric Medicine |
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