Talk to your doctor

It is important to understand the risk factors for developing osteoporosis and what you can do to improve your bone health but nothing can replace the advice you receive directly from your doctor about osteoporosis.

We’ve come up with a list of questions below to help you know what to ask your doctor. To print a version to take to your next doctor’s visit with you, click here

• What is my Bone Mineral Density (BMD)?
• When should I get a BMD test?
• What do my BMD test scores mean?
• What are my risk factors for osteoporosis, other than low BMD?
• Do I have major risk factors? How many?
• Do I have minor risk actors? How many?
• What is my 10-year fracture risk?
• What are some of the treatment options available to me?
• What are the side effects I might expect as a result of being on a particular treatment?
• What should I expect in terms of results from being on osteoporosis therapy?
• What else should I do to help strengthen my bones and prevent falls?
• How do I know if I’m getting enough calcium and vitamin D?