Are you at risk for osteoporosis?

Directions:  Print out this page, check all those that apply to you, then add up the points.

_____For women:  Amenorrhea (lack of mensturation) for:
                6 to12 months................1 point
                12 to 24 months.............2 points
                2 to 5 years....................3 points
                5 to 10 years..................4 points
                10 years or more...........5 points
                If you have had a hysterectomy and are receiving adequte hormone replacement therapy,
                then you score 0 points.

_____  For women:  First menstrual period after age 17.....1 point

_____  For men:  Low testosterone levels....1 point

_____ Long-term use of cortisone (Prednisone, etc.) or anticonvulsants.....5 points

_____  Family history of osteoporosis.....3 points

_____  Small, fine-boned frame.....2 points

_____  Calcium deficiency during adolescence and/or while nursing a child.....2 points

_____  Tobacco use.....1 point

_____  Lack of weight-bearing exercise.....2 points

_____  Excessive exercise leading to amenorrhea.....2 points

_____  Caucasian or Asian heritage.....1 point

_____  Excessive consumption of protein, salt, alcohol, caffeine, soft drinks....1 point

_____  Overactive thyroid.....1 point

What Your Score Means:

If your total score is under 5 on this scale, you have a low risk of developing osteoporosis.

If your total score is 5 to 8 points, you have a moderate risk of developing osteoporosis.

If your total score is 9 or more points, you have a high risk of developing osteoporosis.