[Medical treatment of osteoporosis in men]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2015 Aug 31;177(36):V03150220.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

One in five men over the age of 50 years will suffer an osteoporotic fracture during their lifetime, and men who sustain fractures have an increased mortality risk compared to women. Three bisphosphonates (alendronate, risedronate and zolendronic acid), denosumab, strontium ranelate and teriparatide are currently approved in Denmark for the treatment of osteoporosis in men. This review summarizes the available therapeutic options.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Bone Density / physiology
  • Bone Density Conservation Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteoporosis / drug therapy*
  • Osteoporotic Fractures / prevention & control

Substances

  • Bone Density Conservation Agents