Author: Narendra Kotwal, Vimal Upreti, Amit Nachankar, K. V. S Hari Kumar et al. Context: The number of men afflicted with osteoporosis is unknown. Aims: This study aims to determine the prevalence of osteoporosis in men.
Settings and Design: This was a prospective, observational study. Subjects and Methods: A total of 200 male attendants of patients attending endocrine outpatient department and who were >55 years were recruited for the study. All the patients with osteopenia and osteoporosis were advised lifestyle interventions, supplementation with calcium carbonate (1000–1500 mg/day) and 25‑hydroxyl‑Vitamin D (400–600 IU/day) and bisphosphonates if indicated. Vitamin D3 60,000 IU once a week for 8 weeks and once a month thereafter was prescribed to Vitamin D‑deficient patients. Androgen‑deficient patients were given replacements of either injectable testosterone or oral…
