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==Secondary Prevention== | ==Secondary Prevention== | ||
Women with CAIS have decreased bone mineral density, regardless of timing of gonadectomy. However, women with PAIS who choose not to undergo gonadectomy do not appear to be at high risk for decreased bone mineral density.<ref name="pmid20301602">{{cite journal |vauthors=Pagon RA, Adam MP, Ardinger HH, Wallace SE, Amemiya A, Bean LJH, Bird TD, Ledbetter N, Mefford HC, Smith RJH, Stephens K, Gottlieb B, Trifiro MA |title= |journal= |volume= |issue= |pages= |year= |pmid=20301602 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | |||
*In addition to estrogen replacement therapy, supplemental calcium and vitamin D are recommended. | |||
*Regular weight-bearing exercises are encouraged to maintain bone health. | |||
*Bisphosphonate therapy may be indicated for those individuals with evidence of decreased bone mineral density and/or multiple fractures. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Secondary Prevention
Women with CAIS have decreased bone mineral density, regardless of timing of gonadectomy. However, women with PAIS who choose not to undergo gonadectomy do not appear to be at high risk for decreased bone mineral density.[1]
- In addition to estrogen replacement therapy, supplemental calcium and vitamin D are recommended.
- Regular weight-bearing exercises are encouraged to maintain bone health.
- Bisphosphonate therapy may be indicated for those individuals with evidence of decreased bone mineral density and/or multiple fractures.