You are at risk of osteoporosis if you have any of the following risk factors.
- Post menopausal
- Low calcium intake
- Low hormone levels e.g. estrogen deficiency or testosterone deficiency
- Excessive thyroid replacement ( and hyperthyroidism)
- Long term use of steroids
- Inflammatory arthritis
- Family history of osteoporosis
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Smoking
- Alcohol