Delay in diagnosis of menopause-like condition in young women linked to low bone density

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Delay in diagnosis of menopause-like condition in young women linked to low bone density

Women and young girls who experience delays in diagnosing a premature, menopause-like condition face increased risk of low bone density, according to new research by scientists at the National Institutes of Health. A delay in diagnosing the condition, called primary ovarian insufficiency, may make women more susceptible to osteoporosis and fractures later in life, the researchers concluded.

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Tags: Emergency, Fracture, Bone, Osteoporosis, Women's Health, National Institutes of Health, Scientist