When Should Women Get Their First Bone Density Scan?

✨Watch the full unPAUSED Menopause Masterclass episode on labs here: When should women get their first bone density scan? Many women are told to wait until age 65 for a baseline DEXA scan. In this episode, I explain why waiting until 65 may be too late for many women. Bone loss begins years earlier, accelerates during the menopause transition, and you can lose up to 20% of your bone mass in the first 5 to 7 years after menopause. We also discuss why vitamin D matters for bone health, what levels we aim for in our clinic, and why understanding your indiv… Video by YouTube channel.