Osteoporosis Care in Women
Clinical Education Hub
Designed for clinicians, trainees, and the general public, these downloadable PDFs and links were developed by AMWA and its partners to raise awareness of osteoporosis and to supplement clinical education and training.
Resources to Help With Screening & Diagnosis
Educational Guide for Patients
One-page overview to share with your patients. Explains symptoms, diagnosis, and prevention options.
Student Teaching Deck
A presentation for students and clinicians on early screening, diagnosis criteria, and treatment planning.
Clinical Guidelines
Official U.S. Preventative Services Task Force recommendations for osteoporosis screening to prevent fractures.
Learn how AI offers a powerful tool to transform osteoporosis care
Recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are transforming the processes for estimating bone density and fracture detection.
Information to Help Manage Lifestyle and Co-Morbities
Lifestyle Tips for Patients
A guide on nutrition, exercise, and daily habits that improve bone strength and reduce fracture risk.
Fact Sheet: Osteoporosis and Menopause
Overview explaining why menopause is a major risk factor for osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis & Co-Morbitities
Guide on co-morbid conditions that contribute to both the development and progression of osteoporosis.
Susan’s Story: Living with Undiagnosed Osteoporosis
Susan, a former elementary school teacher, began experiencing severe back pain that ended her career at age 47. After seven spinal compression fractures sent her to the ER, she was diagnosed with osteoporosis caused by underlying hyperparathyroidism.
Today, she shares her journey and reminds physicians to consider osteoporosis evaluation in women with early menopause or other warning signs of secondary causes.
Our Partners
Acknowledgements: AMWA recognizes the contributions of the following researcher-authors: Grace Kim, Emily Hovan, Simone Buck, Megan Mahowald, Katharine Chen, Donna Kim, Anusha Gopinath, Melanie Khalfin, and Angela McCarthy.
Check out these additional articles, blog posts, and resources to support you and your patients.
- Learn about advocacy opportunities and how to support the AMWA and the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation
- Read JAMA reports on Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures and Fracture Risk Assessments as a Component of Osteoporosis Screening
- Access the Society for Women’s Health Research’s article (published in the Journal of Women’s Health) on recommendations for improving women’s bone health
- Check out this social media toolkit for building awareness about women’s bone health
This program is sponsored by Amgen. Content developed independently by AMWA.