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What to Ask Your Osteoporosis Doctor

By Neil Gonter, MD Health Expert
Often one is told they have decreased bone mineralization (osteoporosis or osteopenia) on their bone density (DXA) and are told to come into the office to discuss the results. Here are some important points to go through with your physician to make sure to get the most out of your visit.

• The first thing that your doctor must do is to confirm the results. It is very important for your doctor to see the actual bone density study to make sure they agree with the reading. This is similar to r... Read more »

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Injected ContraceptionInjected contraceptives are given once every 3 months. Most injectables are progestin-only. In the United States, depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera) is the only... Read more »
Menstrual Disorders: Medications
There are a number of different medicines prescribed for menstrual disorders.Common Pain Relievers for CrampsNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory... Read more »
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The basic approach in hormonal treatments for endometriosis is to block production of female hormones (estrogen and progesterone) or to prevent ovulation. Hormonal drugs are used for pain... Read more »
Osteoporosis: Causes
CausesBecause the patterns of reforming and resorbing bone often vary from patient to patient, experts believe several different factors account for this problem. Important chemicals (such as... Read more »
Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence): Injections or Topical Treatments
Injections or Topical TreatmentsPenile injections have now largely been replaced by PDE5 inhibitors such as sildenafil. Nevertheless, injection therapies employ various drugs that have properties... Read more »

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