Dr. Tobie De Villiers - Osteoporosis- prevention and treatment

The International Menopause Society is proud to provide the interview series for health care professionals on current topics of interest in the field of menopause. In the series, IMS Board Member Dr. Marla Shapiro interviews renowned experts on menopause and midlife women’s health.

 

In this episode Dr. Tobie De Villiers will talk about Osteoporosis prevention and treatment. Dr. Tobie De Villiers discusses how we need to assess patients at risk for fracture. How to look at risk factors including family history and low body mass index. Recommending a bone mineral examination and there is an online assessment endorsed by the Osteoporosis Foundation, which he talks about in more detail.

 

The interview is available in video:https://youtu.be/t2W7sixXa3U

 

The views expressed by speakers are their own and may not necessarily represent the views of the IMS