Primary Risk Factors Associated With Osteoporosis:
Prostate cancer
Hormone therapy for men
Hypogonadism
Consuming more than four alcoholic beverages per day
Age greater than 70
Family history and/or first-degree relatives with osteoporosis
Vitamin D deficiency
Diagnosis: A bone density test (DEXA) and determining the amount of Vitamin D levels are used for diagnosis. Usually there are no symptoms of osteoporosis until a bone fracture occurs in the vertebrae of the spine, the hip, or in the wrist.
Facts:
Hip factures alone decrease life expectancy by 39 months.
Only 1.5% of men with hip fractures are diagnosed and treated
for osteoporosis.
Male osteoporosis patients who have hip fractures have a 32% greater mortality rate.
Approximately 2 million men in the US are affected with osteoporosis and 8 million men have osteopenia.
By 2015, it is expected that 3 million men will be affected with osteoporosis.
7%-56% of newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients have osteoporosis or osteopenia.
Prevention/Strategies To Combat:
Awareness
Exercise
Diet
Sunshine
Medication
Supplements
Diagnostics
Treatment:
Prescription medication
Bisphosphonates
Estrogen
SERMs (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators)
Urologic Expertise: Our urologists diagnose and treat prostate cancer, which is associated with high levels of aggressive osteoporosis and high fracture rates.
For more information about treatments for male osteoporosis, contact Alliance Urology Specialists at 336-274-1114.
