It is estimated that osteoporosis causes approximately 1.5 million fractures (broken bones) every year in the U.S. Not only can these fractures be painful and disfiguring, they may reduce a person’s ability to lead an active life. Osteoporosis affects every bone in the body, but the most common places where fractures occur are the back, hips, and wrists.

Because osteoporosis thins bones, weakening them and making them more susceptible to fractures (broken bones), it is essential that you talk to your healthcare provider about osteoporosis treatment options upon diagnosis. The disease is particularly serious because you don’t see or feel your bones thinning, putting you at increased risk of experiencing a fracture from ordinary activities like bending and lifting or from a more traumatic event like falling. Hip fractures can be especially traumatic and osteoporosis is responsible for approximately 300,000 of these fractures annually.

Fortunately, there are medicines like once-monthly BONIVA available today. BONIVA has been shown to prevent further bone loss and even increase bone density, lessening your risk of fractures. With BONIVA you can continue to take care of yourself. Ask your healthcare provider about treatment for osteoporosis and find out if BONIVA is right for you.

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