Osteoporosis in men: suspect secondary disease first.
Since osteoporosis in men is more often secondary rather than primary (idiopathic), we need to seek the underlying cause through the history and laboratory testing. Treatment options are similar to those for women, although data are limited about their efficacy in men.
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Angelo
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Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015519:Bone Density / Q000502:physiology*; D004198:Disease Susceptibility; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D011379:Prognosis; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012737:Sex Factors