According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, the diagnostic criteria are as follows: — Normal: T-score -1 and above. — Osteopenia: T-score between -1 and -2.5.

Among women, severe mental illness was associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis diagnosis only among the youngest women (aged 50 to 54 years; HR = 1.16).

Osteoporosis itself isn't painful. But when the condition is severe, it can lead to fractures and other painful problems. It's important to have a long-term treatment plan. The pain is usually ...

When osteoporosis has made your bones weak, the chances are higher that they’ll crack or break, even the bones of your spine. These spine fractures, also called vertebral compression fractures ...