bone density

A measurement corresponding to the mineral density of bone, expressed as mineral mass per unit volume of bone and usually assessed by a radiologic scan of the lower spine or hip. Bone density measurements are used to diagnose and monitor osteoporosis and other bone diseases.

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But each Reddit thread I found about the medication was worse than the last, with women complaining of hair falling out in clumps, gaining 20 to 30 pounds, dealing with irreversible bone density loss, nonexistent libido, and extreme mood swings, not to mention the hot flashes.

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Sandler, who focuses on radiation oncology, said ADT treatment can cause loss of bone density or muscle mass, so Biden will likely be encouraged to stick to a fitness regimen or take medications to counter those effects.

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Long duration missions in space take a toll on the body, as astronauts lose bone density and suffer muscle loss.

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Long-duration missions in space take a toll on the body, astronauts lose bone density and suffer muscle loss.

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Both have said they enjoy the two hours or more of exercise they must do daily to combat the loss of bone density from living in space.

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