L’ostéoporose ne présente aucun symptôme jusqu’à ce qu’une lésion survienne — et la plupart des personnes de plus de 65 ans ne demandent jamais le test que Medicare prend déjà en charge.

lose up to 20 percent of their bone density in the five to seven years following menopause. This rapid bone loss happens silently, without pain or symptoms, making it difficult to detect without testing. This is why the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends bone density screening for all women aged 65 and older and for younger postmenopausal women who have risk factors.

Understanding this mechanism underscores the importance of early screening and intervention. Lifestyle changes, calcium and vitamin D intake, and, in some cases, medications can help slow