Secondary Causes
What are secondary causes of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women?
Secondary causes of
osteoporosis in the post menopausal years include certain diseases and
medical conditions that can cause bone loss. In addition, certain
medications, some of which are necessary to treat these same medical
conditions and diseases, may also increase the risk for bone loss and
osteoporosis.
Secondary causes of osteoporosis common in postmenopausal women include:
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