Grand-grand multiparity (more than 10 deliveries) does not convey a risk for osteoporosis

Objective. To examine whether multiparity is a risk factor for osteoporosis. Design. A retrospective evaluation. Population. 16 grand‐grand multiparous women and women who gave birth a maximum of three times (n= 15), aged 55–60 years. Methods. X‐ray absorptiometry was used to examine lumbar spine (L...

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Published in:Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica 2011-12, Vol.90 (12), p.1440-1442
Main Author: Turan, Volkan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Absorptiometry, Photon
Biological and medical sciences
Bone Density
bone mineral density
Delivery. Postpartum. Lactation
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Female
femoral bone
Femur - physiopathology
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
lumbar spine
Lumbar Vertebrae - physiopathology
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Multiparity
Osteoarticular system. Muscles
osteoporosis
Osteoporosis - diagnostic imaging
Osteoporosis - etiology
Osteoporosis. Osteomalacia. Paget disease
Parity
Pregnancy
Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
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Summary:Objective. To examine whether multiparity is a risk factor for osteoporosis. Design. A retrospective evaluation. Population. 16 grand‐grand multiparous women and women who gave birth a maximum of three times (n= 15), aged 55–60 years. Methods. X‐ray absorptiometry was used to examine lumbar spine (L1–L4) and femoral bone mineral densities. The relation between parity and osteoporosis was investigated by separating the bone mineral density into three categories according to the score from the absorptiometry. Results. The women had a similar body mass index and post‐menopausal status, lumbar spine (L1–L4) and femoral bone mineral densities. There was no relation between multiparity and osteoporosis development in the lumbar spine (r=−0.02; p=0.992) or total femoral (r=0.20; p=0.916) regions. Conclusions. Many pregnancies and childbirths along with long total lactation times do not appear to play a role in increasing the risk of osteoporosis at a more advanced age.
ISSN:0001-6349
1600-0412
DOI:10.1111/j.1600-0412.2011.01250.x