[Evaluation of bone loss in postmenopausal women during the first 5 years after menopause].
Aim of the trial was estimation of the degree of bone loss in first 5 years of menopause. 184 postmenopausal women were evaluated. Bone status was assessed by using quantitative ultrasound. Both parameters decreased in term of 1-5 years of menopause, what was especially expressed in first 2-3 years of menopause. Densitometric values were lower in comparison to British, French and Japan women population. Also dynamic of bone loss was greater in Polish women population. Results confirm necessity of early prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
Pluskiewicz
W
W
Katedry i Kliniki Chorób Wewnetrznych i Alergologii, Zabrze.
Skałba
P
P
Rogala
E
E
Gawlik
R
R
D015992:Body Mass Index; D015519:Bone Density / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000517:prevention & control; D017698:Postmenopause / Q000502:physiology*; D014463:Ultrasonography
Ocena utraty tkanki kostnej u kobiet w ciagu pierwszych 5 lat po menopauzie.