[How to chose HRT or bisphosphonate for postmenopausal osteoporosis?].
Postmenopausal osteoporosis is caused by an increased bone loss after menopause. Both estrogen and bisphosphonate have a potent anti-resorptive effect on bone and are proved to be useful for treatment of osteoporosis. Treatment regimen for osteoporosis should be determined after considering presence of estrogen-deficiency related symptoms such as climacteric symptoms, hyperlipidemia and so on. From the view point of gynecologist, HRT should be chosen first for prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Mizunuma
Hideki
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Department of Obst. and Gynecology, Hirosaki University School of Medicine.