RESUMO
Osteoporosis of pregnancy and lactation has been described as an uncommon transient and self-limited condition of uncertain aetiology and prognosis. The duration of the signs and symptoms was described to be one to 45 months.mostly 3-12 months. All signs and symptoms are non -specific and non pathognomonic. Diagnosis necessitates awareness for detection and the exclusion of many clinical conditions both intra- and extra-articular. Similar changes were described in males, children and pregnant females in different joints, bones and the spine; this fact adds to the difficulty in diagnosis and understanding of the underlying mechanisms. Many methods of treatment were described and many authors believe that none of the treatment regimens seem to alter the course of the disease. In the present report, thirteen pregnant and/or lactating women were diagnosed, treated and followed -up for 6-7 years after the last delivery. Eight women were treated with Salmon Calcitonin. The results were significantly better than those treated by bed rest and analgesics only. Recurrences were encountered in 15.4% of the patients. High index of suspicion is needed for diagnosis of this condition and calcition may be of some help in its treatment