2013 Up-date of the consensus statement of the Spanish Menopause Society on postmenopausal osteoporosis

Abstract

Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a major female health problem that increases morbidity, mortality and healthcare system costs. Considering that gynecologists are the primary health practitioners involved in the treatment of women with osteoporosis in our country, a panel of experts from the Spanish Menopause Society met to establish a set of criteria and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of this disease based on the best available evidence and according to the model proposed by the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) system to elaborate clinical practice guidelines and to classify the quality of the evidence and the strength of the recommendations. These recommendations should be a reference to gynecologist and other health professionals involved in the treatment of postmenopausal women.

Keywords: Bone mineral density; Diagnosis of osteoporosis; Fracture risk assessment; Postmenopausal osteoporosis; Treatment of osteoporosis.