Differentiation in the Management of Osteoporosis between Premenopausal and Menopausal Women.
- Author:
Tae Hee KIM
1
;
Hae Hyeog LEE
;
Soo Ho CHUNG
;
Hwang Shin PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, Korea. hhl22@chol.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Menopause;
Osteoporosis
- MeSH:
Calcium;
Chicago;
Female;
Gynecology;
Humans;
Menopause;
Obstetrics;
Osteoporosis
- From:The Journal of Korean Society of Menopause
2011;17(1):21-26
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the management and awareness of osteoporosis based on general characteristics, problems, and menopausal status. METHODS: Two hundred twenty women were recruited from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of a university hospital between January 2010 and December 2010. The participants completed self-questionnaires about the management of osteoporosis. We determined the correlation of the management of osteoporosis between pre- and post-menopausal women using ANOVA with SPSS version 12.0K (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). RESULTS: The mean age was 52.5 +/- 9.4 years (range, 43~83 years). One hundred twenty-four women were postmenopausal (56.1%). Postmenopausal women were statistically more likely to have examinations for osteoporosis, and take calcium and engage in exercise to prevent osteoporosis. CONCLUSION: It is necessary to educate and counsel premenopausal women and patients at high-risk for fracture about the management of osteoporosis.
