The combined contraceptive vaginal ring and bone mineral density in healthy pre-menopausal women.

Assessment of bone mineral density with dual energy X-ray absorptiometry in pre- and post-menopausal women

Background: Osteoporosis is a chronic disease that contributes substantially to decrease physical activity and decline in the quality of life. Osteoporosis can be diagnosed easily with the use of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) equipment. The aim of this study was to investigate the magnitude of bone loss on proximal femur and lumbar spine LS in pre- and post-menopausal women f...

The effect of past use of oral contraceptives on bone mineral density, biochemical markers and muscle strength in healthy pre- and post-menopausal women: a cross-sectional study

Effects of multiparity and duration of breast-feeding on maternal bone mineral density in post-menopausal Kurdish women: A retrospective study

Introduction:There is considerable amount of controversy about the long term effects of multiparity and duration of breast-feeding on maternal bone mineral density after menopause. This study was conducted to determine whether multiple pregnancy and prolonged duration of breast-feeding are independent predictors of low bone mass in post-menopausal Kurdish women. M...

Effect of Regular Resistance Exercise, Vitamin D and Calcium Supplements in Pre-menopausal Period on the Bone Mineral Density in Rats

Introduction: Menopause is the natural termination of menstruation, which affects the quality, and important aspects of women life. The aim of this study was to investigate regular resistance training along with vitamins D and calcium intake in the pre-menopausal period on bone mineral density (BMD) in rats. Methods:  In this experimental study, the rats were randomly divided into control grou...

Bone mineral density evaluation of post menopausal women who referred to Shahid Mohammadi hospital BMD center

Introduction: Osteoporosis is an important public health problem. Osteoporosis characterized by low bone mass with micro architectural disruption and skeletal fragility resulting increased risk of fracture .The aim of this study was to evaluate the Bone mineral density in post menopausal women who referred to Shahid Mohamadi hospital BMD center. Methods: In this cross sectional study 404 postme...