Routine osteoporosis screening with DEXA scans, which measure bone density, generally begins at age 65 for women. But some women get screened earlier—including the Kardashians. On a recent episode of ...

Bone density scans, often called DEXA scans, measure how strong your bones are and help detect risks for osteoporosis and fractures. They provide T-scores and Z-scores, which compare your bone density ...

Women at risk of osteoporosis may need routine bone density scanning at a younger age. Routine osteoporosis screening with DEXA scans, which measure bone density, generally begins at age 65 for women.