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Results 1 - 10 of 21 for breast density
  1. Women's health 
    ... breast exam Pap smear and HPV testing Bone density testing Breast cancer screening Discussions about colon cancer screening Age- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007458.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Medicines for osteoporosis 
    ... help decrease the risk of heart disease and breast cancer. Other ... bone density more than bisphosphonates. Is generally not a first- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000502.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Osteoporosis 
    ... a low-radiation x-ray that measures the density of the minerals in your bones. Most often, it measures density in the spine and hip bones. Your health ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000360.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. What causes bone loss? 
    ... to fracture (break). With osteoporosis, the bones lose density. Bone density is the amount of calcified bone tissue that ... everyone. Other times, bone loss and low bone density run in families and the disease is inherited. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000506.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Bone mineral density test 
    ... men of any age, may also need bone density testing if they have ... breast cancer History of medical conditions such as rheumatoid ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007197.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Turner syndrome 
    ... lipids and glucose Hearing screening Eye exam Bone density testing
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000379.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Exogenous Cushing syndrome 
    ... glucose level Low blood potassium level Low bone density, as measured by bone mineral density test High cholesterol, particularly high triglycerides and low ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000389.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Menopause 
    ... last period. Your provider may order a bone density test to look for bone loss related to osteoporosis. This bone density test is recommended for all women at age ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000894.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Compression fractures of the back 
    ... tests that may be done include: A bone density test to evaluate for osteoporosis A CT or ... avoid bone loss. Women should have their bone density checked at age 65, or earlier if you ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000443.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Health screenings for women ages 18 to 39 
    ... inflammatory bowel disease or polyps yourself. Routine bone density screening of women under 40 is not recommended. ... Accessed July 30, 2023. American Cancer Society website. Breast cancer early detection and diagnosis: American Cancer Society ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007462.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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