Lipedema and osteoporosis connection in postmenopausal women
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This study looks at whether women with lipedema (a condition causing extra fat in the legs) are more likely to have osteoporosis (weak bones) after menopause. By joining, you help doctors understand how these conditions are linked.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman who has gone through menopause
- You have been diagnosed with lipedema
- You do not have other types of swelling (like lymphedema or swelling from heart or kidney problems)
- You do not have chronic liver disease
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 50 or less
- You have not had cancer, endocrine, neurological, or certain gastrointestinal disorders
- You are not taking osteoporosis medications
- You are age 18 or older
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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