The female hormone, estrogen, is responsible to a degree for keeping the bones strong. This is why post-menopausal women are at particular risk for osteoporosis.

A Little Prevention...

Fractures attributable to osteoporosis are largely preventable when the condition is discovered early and treated appropriately.

If the condition is in its earliest stage, your doctor may recommend increased calcium supplementation combined with a program of weight-bearing exercise to help boost bone mass. If the condition has progressed further, prescription drugs may help arrest further bone loss. Whether or not you have osteoporosis, if you are a pre or post-menopausal women, you should obtain a minimum 1,500 mg of calcium on a daily basis. This may be obtained through the diet, supplementation, or a combination of the two.

Attending a London Drugs osteoporosis screening clinic will help you determine if you are a likely candidate for the disease.

Since you will be required to complete a risk assessment questionnaire prior to being tested, you are asked to drop in to the pharmacy to pick up a registration package and book your appointment. The questionnaire must be completed and returned to the pharmacy before the day of the clinic.

In addition to a heel ultrasound to determine bone strength, you will receive a risk assessment printout and a private consultation with a London Drugs pharmacist, after which, you will be given a personalized care plan.

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