The Woman's Group -- DEXA

When estrogen levels decrease, bone reabsorption begins to outpace the formation of new bone, which can lead to Osteoporosis.

At The Woman's Group, we now offer the DEXA scan (or Dual - Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) for our perimenopausal and postmenopausal patients.

The DEXA scan uses very low doses of radiation (10% of radiation used in traditional chest x-ray) to measure bone density. With the results of this test, we can ascertain if bone density is appropriate and treat osteoporosis if present.

We highly recommend the DEXA to patients who:

Have a family history of osteoporosis
Smoke or who have a history of smoking
Have had a fracture or minor bone injury
Are taller than 5’7”
Weigh less than 125 lbs.
Have entered the menopause years.