Fracture management and current concepts related to pregnancy-associated osteoporosis
Ishikawa, K.; Nagai, T.; Kuroda, T.; Kudo, Y.; Toyone, T.; Inagaki, K.
Clinical Calcium 29(1): 78-84
2019
ISSN/ISBN: 0917-5857 PMID: 30590364 Document Number: 699702
Pregnancy-associated osteoporosis is a rare condition characterized by a transient but significant reduction in bone mineral density. To date, the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms remain unclear. Related symptoms include severe back or hip pain secondary to vertebral fractures and/or transient osteoporosis of the hip, which typically occur during the third trimester or during lactation. Although most women are managed conservatively, a few women need surgery. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment is important not only for pain control, but also to improve the woman's future quality of life.