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The American Medical Association recommends that women get their first DEXA scan — a low-dose X-ray that is the gold standard test for determining bone density — at 65 or older, unless they have a risk factor for osteoporosis.
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The American Medical Association recommends that women aged 65 or older, or those with osteoporosis risk factors, get their first DEXA scan, which is a low-dose X-ray and the gold standard for determining bone density.
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The American Medical Association
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News Article
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{
    "age_group": "65 or older",
    "test_type": "DEXA scan",
    "organization": "American Medical Association"
}
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Health Women's Health Bone Density Medical Guidelines
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October 1, 2026 at 11:08 AM (2 weeks ago)
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October 1, 2026 at 11:08 AM (2 weeks ago)

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When Do Women Really Need a Bone Scan?
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/09/well/live/dexa-scan-bone-density-menopause.html

A cultural push suggests women in midlife consider DEXA scans earlier than traditionally recommended to prevent osteoporosis. While medical organizations recommend scans at 65, some experts advocate for earlier screening, especially around menopause, to preserve bone density.

DEXA Scan Bone Density Osteoporosis Menopause Women's Health Preventive Health

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