Which of the following statements is correct?
Rapid bone loss often occurs in men aged around 50 years, at the same rate as in women of the same age
Bone metabolism in older men seems more closely related to serum levels of bioavailable androgens than to oestradiol
Trabecular bone loss begins in men around the age 50
Men are more prone to secondary osteoporosis than women
Fractures occur at the same age in both men and women
The following statements are correct, except?
Bone mass is greater in men than women
A female BMD reference value should be used for the diagnosis of osteoporosis in men
Periosteal apposition (increase in diameter) is greater in boys than in girls during growth
Fracture risk assessment tool (FRAX) is not applicable to men
One in 5 men over the age of 50 will experience an osteoporotic fracture in his remaining lifetime
Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) accelerates bone loss in men, increasing it by 5- to 10-fold the normal rate
For the diagnosis of osteoporosis in men it is recommended to use the same aBMD reference value as for women
Lifestyle measures and non-pharmacological management in men with osteoporosis differ from those indicated for postmenopausal women
Men receiving long-term glucocorticoid therapy may benefit from osteoporosis treatment
There is insufficient evidence to support the use of testosterone in the treatment of osteoporosis
What is the prevalence of osteoporosis in men aged over 50 in Europe?
3.4%
5.2%
6.6%
8.3%
10.7%
Which hormone has the greatest influence on bone metabolism in both men and women?
Testosterone
Progesterone
Oestradiol
Calcitriol
Calcitonin