Reducing circulating estrogen levels increases osteoclast activity and, therefore, bone loss. 9 Not only is the balance of osteoblasts and osteoclasts altered, but the microenvironment of the ...

Bone mineral density refers to the amount of minerals, namely calcium, in your bones. The bone density test is important for people who are at risk for osteoporosis. The bone density test is also ...

Bone density is a measure of the amount of minerals, such as calcium, in the bones. Bones with higher levels of minerals are stronger and less likely to break than bones with fewer minerals.

The long-acting progestogen injectable contraceptives depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and norethisterone enanthate have been found to adversely affect bone mineral density in adult premenopausal ...

Background: Children may have low bone mineral density (BMD) on Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scanning due to smaller bones and/or less mineral than expected for bone size (volume).