New to Osteoporosis?
This video is from 2025. The updated version is in two parts:
New to Osteoporosis? Start Here! If you've recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis and want to find the best treatment for you, you're in the right place. This presentation, updated with insights from the April 2025 World Congress on Osteoporosis, is designed to guide you through the key things you need to know:
- What causes osteoporosis
- Which tests are important
- What treatments are available
- How to choose the right treatment for your needs
Over the past three years, I’ve participated in the World Congress on Osteoporosis and have learned from top experts including Dr. Michael McClung, Dr. Eugene McCloskey, Dr. Bente Langdahl, Dr. Serge Ferrari, and Dr. Jean-Yves Reginster. I’m excited to share their latest recommendations with you.
We’ll cover medications like Evenity, Tymlos, Forteo, Prolia, Reclast, Fosamax, and Estrogen. While no treatment can completely eliminate the risk of fracture, these options can significantly lower it.
My goal is osteoporosis patient education enabling you to work with your doctor for the best treatment. I attend top trainings in the osteoporosis field and present a series of trainings summarizing important information that is helpful for patients to know when they work with their doctors to develop a custom treatment plan. THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE AND I AM NOT A DOCTOR, I am an engineer, a researcher, and a patient with osteoporosis offering education so you can work with your doctor.
You’re not alone. -- Stay strong and do your best to stay fracture free --
@michaellavacot
Time Line:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:44 What is osteoporosis and how did I get it
- 10:14 Required testing for osteoporosis
- 15:07 Available Treatments / Osteoporosis Medications
- 27:23 Choosing the right treatment for you
- 49:32 Backup and reference material
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