21.   A dose response to oestrogens has been shown with increasing doses having greater effects on bone density.

22.   Despite HRT some patients showed a reduction in bone density.

23.   Measurement of bone density is helpful in assessing the risk of oesteoporosis in patients and in monitoring response to treatment.

24.   Corticosteroids have a deleterious effect on bone density that can be reduced by concurrent treatment with HRT.

25.   Then a machine like this can be used to measure bone density.

26.   Also, in addition to various cancers, women smokers risk infertility, delays in conceiving, earlier menopause and lower bone density.

27.   And because estrogen helps keep bones dense, bone density is a measure of estrogen exposure.

28.   Any increase in bone density after menopause is a big plus, since most women lose bone throughout the second half of life.

29.   Aside from coronary benefits, the statins may increase bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures, and lower the risk of dementia.

30.   Ask your doctor for a referral to a physical therapist, who can design an exercise program to increase bone density and reduce stress on fragile bones.