Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: Latest Guidelines

Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 2021 Jun;50(2):167-178. doi: 10.1016/j.ecl.2021.03.009.

Abstract

Significant development has occurred in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. We review the most recent guidelines from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists/American College of Endocrinology, Endocrine Society, and the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis/International Osteoporosis Foundation Guidelines.

Keywords: AACE; ACE; DXA; FRAX; Fragility fracture; Osteopenia; Postmenopausal osteoporosis; Treatment guidelines.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Density
  • Endocrinologists
  • Endocrinology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Osteoporosis* / diagnosis
  • Osteoporosis* / drug therapy
  • Osteoporosis* / etiology
  • Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal* / drug therapy
  • Risk Assessment
  • United States