Q: I’ve never had a fracture or bone health issues. Should I still get a bone density test? A: It depends. A bone density test uses a low dose of X-rays in a quick, noninvasive way to measure the ...

Are you due for a bone density test? The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced updated osteoporosis screening guidelines on January 14, 2025. Women 65 years or older, or postmenopausal women ...

Q: I have just become menopausal and my doctor says that according to current recommendations I should wait until I’m 65 to get my first bone density test. Isn’t that too late? A: It might be. A bone ...

November 10, 2021 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Our bones often become less dense as we age, which can lead to osteoporosis and potentially to fractures, ...

A recent study shows that recommended bone mineral testing is rarely performed in men with prostate cancer receiving androgen deprivation therapy. Although these patients are at increased risk of ...

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If you're female, you need a bone density at 65. Right now, only about 20 percent of women 65 and up are having the test, even though it's recommended universally and it's paid for by Medicare to have ...