Bone Mineral Density Assessment in Premenopausal Women

In the absence of fragility fractures, low bone mineral density may reflect attainment of a lower peak bone mass in comparison with the young adult mean value. It is necessary to distinguish between low peak bone mass and a systemic disorder resulting in low bone mineral density and skeletal fragility. Low peak bone mass in the absence of fragility fracture or progressive bone loss may not require pharmacological intervention. However, systemic …