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ArticleArchives of osteoporosis2026

Prevalence of vertebral osteoporosis in Thai postmenopausal women under 70.

Nalina Orprayoon, Kanaungnit Kingpetch, Lalita Wattanachanya, Jirapa Champaiboon, Phanupong Phutrakool, Seangarun Surawong, Yupaporn Menorngwa, Sirarat Ittipuripat, Sasitorn Sirisalipoch, Sukanya Chaikittisilpa

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Nalina OrprayoonCenter of Excellence in Menopause and Aging Women Health, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Kanaungnit KingpetchDivision of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Lalita WattanachanyaDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Jirapa ChampaiboonDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Phanupong PhutrakoolChula Data Management Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Seangarun SurawongNursing Department, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand.
Yupaporn MenorngwaNursing Department, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand.
Sirarat IttipuripatCenter of Excellence in Menopause and Aging Women Health, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Sasitorn SirisalipochDivision of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Sukanya ChaikittisilpaCenter of Excellence in Menopause and Aging Women Health, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. drsukanyac@gmail.com.

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Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Thailand HEAF67300068
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Abstract

Osteoporosis is common in Thai postmenopausal women, with 14.4% having vertebral osteoporosis. Most affected women are under 65, highlighting the need for earlier screening. Findings support revising age-based screening strategies to prevent fractures in this at-risk population. PURPOSE: Osteoporosis is a major public health concern, particularly among postmenopausal women. Updated prevalence data are crucial for informing screening and prevention strategies. This study aimed to determine the current prevalence and characteristics of vertebral osteoporosis in Thai postmenopausal women aged 50-70 years.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted at a menopause clinic of King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand, from May 2024 to March 2025. A total of 730 postmenopausal women aged 50-70 years were enrolled; 721 completed bone mineral density (BMD) assessments. Osteoporosis was diagnosed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) using Asian reference data, with vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) performed in women aged 60-70. Demographic, clinical, and lifestyle factors were recorded.

resultsThe prevalence of vertebral osteoporosis was 14.4%, and osteoporosis at any site was 19.1%. Prevalence increased with age and time since menopause. Notably, 60% of vertebral osteoporosis cases were identified in women under 65 years. Asymptomatic vertebral fractures were detected in 4.4% of participants aged 60-70 years.

conclusionsOsteoporosis, especially vertebral osteoporosis, is common among Thai postmenopausal women, with a significant proportion affected before age 65. These findings suggest that current age-based screening thresholds may underestimate at-risk women in this population. Earlier detection and targeted prevention strategies are warranted as Thailand transitions to an aged society.

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Osteoporosis, PostmenopausalSpinal FracturesAbsorptiometry, PhotonAgedBone DensityCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPrevalenceThailandBone mineral densityOsteoporosisPostmenopausal womenVertebral fractures

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