Summary

• Osteoporosis is a chronic (long-term) disease which makes your bones more likely to break.
• Many people don’t know that they have osteoporosis until they break or fracture a bone.
• Osteoporosis can be managed through lifestyle changes and with prescription medicines that strengthen your bones.

These key facts are from healthdirect.gov.au (accessed 29 Jan 2025). Visit the healthdirect website for more information about osteoporosis.

Relevant Tests

If your doctor suspects you have osteoporosis, they may request one or more tests.

If you are diagnosed with osteoporosis, some of these tests will be used to monitor and manage your condition.

Find information about specific tests:

• Bone markers