Understanding Osteoporosis Medications (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- What Is Osteoporosis?
- What Causes Osteoporosis?
- What Are the Risks of Osteoporosis?
- Medical Treatment
- Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements
- Estrogen Therapy
- Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators
- Bisphosphonates
- Calcitonins
- Parathyroid Hormone Derivatives
- Investigational Drugs
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Multimedia
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
For More Information
National Osteoporosis Foundation
1232 22nd St NW
Washington, DC, 20037-1292
(202) 223-2226
North American Menopause Society
PO Box 94527
Cleveland, OH 44101
(440) 442-7550
info@menopause.org
International Osteoporosis Foundation
info@osteofound.org
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