Skip that repeat DXA scan in these postmenopausal women
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Skip that repeat DXA scan in these postmenopausal women. Repeat bone density measurement offers no advantage in predicting fracture risk in postmenopausal women who do not have osteoporosis. PRACTICE CHANGER: Do not routinely repeat bone density testing 3 years after initial screening in postmenopausal patients who do not have osteoporosis. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION A: Based on several large, good-quality prospective cohort studies.
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