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Estrogens and progesterone are hormones that have a protective effect on bone density. As women enter menopause, their bodies stop producing these hormones, raising the risk that they will develop osteoporosis.… read more
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Calcitonin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis in women who have been postmenopausal for at least five years. Calcitonin may be… read more
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Miacalcin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis in women who have been postmenopausal for at least five years. Miacalcin may be indicated… read more
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Fortical is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis in women who have been postmenopausal for at least five years. Fortical may be indicated… read more
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Forteo is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat postmenopausal women with osteoporosis who are at high risk for fracture. Forteo is also indicated to treat men with… read more
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Tymlos is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat postmenopausal women with osteoporosis who are at high risk for fracture. Tymlos may also be referred to by its… read more
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Duavee is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes and night sweats, and prevent… read more