Is it true that a baseline bone density test is recommended for women at the age of 40?
Bone density testing is rarely indicated for premenopausal women since medication options for treatment are not FDA-approved for premenopausal use, except in the rare case of premenopausal osteoporosis caused by long-term steroid use. The ultimate goal of osteoporosis medication is to reduce fractures. However, fractures from osteoporosis are rare in premenopausal women, even in those who have very low bone mass.
