Risk factors for low bone mineral density in premenopausal women with endometriosis in the national health and nutrition examination survey (NHANES)

Women with endometriosis have a higher preponderance of demographic and lifestyle risk factors associated with low postmenopausal bone mineral density (BMD). However, it is unclear whether endometriosis confers an additional risk of low BMD or fracture after menopause. Further, data on risk factors for low premenopausal BMD are limited. We aimed to compare premenopausal BMD and the risk of major osteoporotic fracture (in women ≥40 years old) between women with and without endometriosis, accounting for known postmenopausal risk factors.
Source: Fertility and Sterility - Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Tags: Poster session Source Type: research