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What is the preferred osteoporosis therapy after completing teriparatide in a young woman planning pregnancy within the next year?

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Endocrinology · Boston University School of Medicine

It would be helpful to know the T-scores of the spine and femoral neck. I also like to have the bone remodeling markers. My recommendation would be adequate calcium intake of 1000 mg daily, preferably from diet, and 4000 IUs of vitamin D daily, not only to help preserve bone health, but vitamin D al...

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Rheumatology · U of AZ Phoenix Dept of Orthopaedics

A premenopausal woman does not necessarily need to take an anti-resorptive after TPTD. Her natural estrogen production should help her preserve bone. If she is planning trying to get pregnant, it might be best to not give her pharmacologic treatment and follow her BMD about every 2 years.

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