Your doctor may order a bone mineral density test.
It's a simple, painless test that takes only minutes. A bone mineral density (BMD) test, also called densitometry (DEXA) scan, can help you stay on top of your bone health. It uses special X-rays to measure the amount of calcium in the bones. This determines your actual bone mass.
Results can show whether you have osteoporosis.
Getting a BMD test doesn't require any special preparation. You don't even have to undress. The DEXA scan passes over your body, reading your bone density in different areas. Your doctor can explain the results to you.
If you are already being treated for osteoporosis, your doctor may order a BMD test to see how you're doing. A follow-up test may be done about 2 years after an initial DEXA scan.
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