As women enter menopause, hormonal changes can lead to bone density loss, increasing the risk of osteopenia or osteoporosis. A bone mineral density (BMD) test uses a special X-ray or CT scan to measure the density of minerals, such as calcium, in your bones, providing valuable information about bone strength.
BMD testing is a necessary evaluation of your skeletal health and should be done every two years to determine whether treatment is needed to protect your bones and maintain your quality of life.
