Sexual & Reproductive Health Drug Therapy: Osteoporosis

This module will review the risks and benefits of denosumab, bisphosphonates and estrogen.

OBJECTIVES FOR LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:

  1. Understand the risks of Denosumab, particularly hypocalcemia and rapid rebound bone loss.
  2. Describe the effectiveness of bisphosphonates as related to duration of use.
  3. Learn the benefits of estrogen in recently postmenopausal women.

Presentation & Handout

Susan Ott, MD  
Professor of Medicine, UW Medicine


Handout

Osteoporosis

Video