overview of postmenopausal osteoporosis

ABSTRACT

Post-menopausal osteoporosis is a preventable and treatable disorder. It usually comes to attention after its debilitating effects have occurred. There are limited facilities for diagnostic purposes in Pakistan and there have been no epidemiological studies done in this area. Postmenopausal osteoporosis has the potential for becoming one of the leading gynecological problems of Pakistan in the coming decades. The key lies in prevention, tools for early detection and subsequent management of the underlying cause. Physician and patient education is necessary for the preventive aspects which include diet, exercise and hormonal replacement in case of post-menopausal women and endocrine disorders. Appropriate diagnostic equipment with properly trained technicians should be made available for the general population in all tertiary care health facilities