I am a 41 healthy female and just had a osteo screening. My screening was -2.7. What does it mean?

Answer 1

they use what is called a "t-score" or a "z-score" to determine if you have osteoporosis or osteopenia.
osteopenia is the beginnings of bone loss and you have a higher chance of getting the osteoporosis.
the t-score is where they compare you to people who are younger than you and the z-score is when they compare you to people your age.

normal ranges:

The T-score shows the amount of bone you have compared to a young adult (at the age of 35) of the same gender with peak bone mass T-scores are based on a statistical measure called the standard deviation, which reflects differences from the average score.


-2.5 and below with presence of fracture
very low bone density w/ very high risk of further fracture

in other words your score says that you are at a very very high risk for having a fracture/break in your bones. you should get some type of meds from your dr to help rebuild your bone mass...

i would call tomorrow to get them.

Answer 2

That is not good. You have osteoporosis. You need to start taking medications immediately. You need to talk with your doctor to determine the best therapy for you.