Expert Commentary
What is the ideal treatment timing for bisphosphonate therapy?
OBG Manag. 2017 November;29(11)
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Dr. Repke is Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania.
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WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR PRACTICE?
Oral bisphosphonates remain in our armamentarium for reducing fracture in postmenopausal patients
Ideal duration of therapy remains unclear
Counsel patients: up to 2 y of therapy reduces fracture risk; >10 y of therapy may increase fracture risk