If you have any concern at all about osteoporosis, ask your doctor whether a bone density test is right for you. Talk to your doctor today about lowering your risk of broken bones in the future. Talk to your doctor or healthcare professional about your bone health. There are several things that adult women can do to help slow down future bone loss, even if these things can't cure or prevent osteoporosis. It is particularly vital while your bones are still growing, generally until about age 35, when your body needs calcium to build strong bones.
Calcium also has a special role in later life, when it can help slow down bone loss.
But, contrary to what many people think, calcium can't totally stop bone loss, and can't make your bones any stronger after menopause. Your doctor or healthcare professional can advise you about the exercise program that's right for you. Testing is the most practical way to accurately measure your current level of bone density, and having a test now can help your doctor predict your risk of broken bones in the future. Your doctor may also recommend follow-up tests in later years. Follow-up tests allow your doctor to compare your current and future results to find out how fast you are losing bone over time or to measure the effects of treatment.