Case Study 3 Aging Bone Density Part A 45 year old Fabiola
Last updated: 9/23/2023
Case Study 3 Aging Bone Density Part A 45 year old Fabiola has been experiencing osteopenia for the last 15 years Therefore she regularly visits her doctor for bone mineral density BMD tests At her most recent visit Fabiola s doctor tells her that her osteopenia may develop into osteoporosis What causes osteopenia What causes osteoporosis What is the difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis Part B Fabiola s doctor suggests hormone replacement therapy HRT to decrease Fabiola s risk of developing osteoporosis What is HRT How does HRT decrease the risk of developing osteoporosis Part C Fabiola s doctor explains that HRT is not for everyone it has potential side effects such as increased risk of breast cancer Because breast cancer runs in Fabiola s family she should also consider other alternatives Describe at least two other options that can help prevent osteoporosis Part D Fabiola asks her doctor if her husband should also consider preventative measures to decrease his likelihood of osteoporosis Fabiola s doctor suggests that her husband get a BMD test He also states that women are much more likely to develop osteoporosis than men Why is osteoporosis more common in aging cis women than aging cis men