Differentiation in the Management of Osteoporosis between Premenopausal and Menopausal Women

Kim, Tae Hee; Lee, Hae Hyeog; Chung, Soo Ho; Park, Hwang Shin

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.