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==Secondary prevention== | ==Secondary prevention== | ||
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Just as for treatment, [[bisphosphonate]] can be used in cases of very high risk. Other medicines prescribed for prevention of osteoporosis include [[raloxifene]] (Evista), a [[selective estrogen receptor modulator]] (SERM). | Just as for treatment, [[bisphosphonate]]<ref name="pmid22805729">{{cite journal |author=Zhang J, Wang R, Zhao YL, ''et al.'' |title=Efficacy of intravenous zoledronic acid in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis: A meta-analysis |journal=Asian Pac J Trop Med |volume=5 |issue=9 |pages=743–8 |year=2012 |month=September |pmid=22805729 |doi=10.1016/S1995-7645(12)60118-7 |url=}}</ref> can be used in cases of very high risk. Other medicines prescribed for prevention of osteoporosis include [[raloxifene]] (Evista), a [[selective estrogen receptor modulator]] (SERM). | ||
Estrogen replacement remains a good treatment for prevention of osteoporosis but, at this time, is not recommended unless there are other indications for its use as well. There is uncertainty and controversy about whether estrogen should be recommended in women in the first decade after the menopause; hopefully new research will provide guidance. In men, testosterone replacement therapy is also an effective treatment. | Estrogen replacement remains a good treatment for prevention of osteoporosis but, at this time, is not recommended unless there are other indications for its use as well. There is uncertainty and controversy about whether estrogen should be recommended in women in the first decade after the menopause; hopefully new research will provide guidance. In men, testosterone replacement therapy is also an effective treatment. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Secondary prevention
Medication
Just as for treatment, bisphosphonate[1] can be used in cases of very high risk. Other medicines prescribed for prevention of osteoporosis include raloxifene (Evista), a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM).
Estrogen replacement remains a good treatment for prevention of osteoporosis but, at this time, is not recommended unless there are other indications for its use as well. There is uncertainty and controversy about whether estrogen should be recommended in women in the first decade after the menopause; hopefully new research will provide guidance. In men, testosterone replacement therapy is also an effective treatment.
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