What is the difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis?
These words are both related to bone loss. The real difference between the two is related to how much bone is actually lost. Osteopenia is when you have had some bone loss but not as much as with osteoporosis. If you have osteopenia, your risk of breaking a bone is increased, but not as much as with osteoporosis. If you have osteopenia you should be talking to your doctor about what you can do to maintain your bone strength and prevent fractures.
