Genetic testing for a predisposition to osteoporosis

A study on osteoporosis is a metabolic disease of the skeleton characterized by a decrease in bone mass, a violation of the microarchitectonics of bone tissue and, as a result, fractures with minimal trauma. The mass of bones gradually decreases, they become less durable, more fragile.

Why do I need to do a study on osteoporosis?
Early detection — Osteoporosis is asymptomatic for a long time, and early diagnosis helps prevent fractures.
Prevention of complications — The disease increases the risk of fragile fractures (vertebrae, hips, wrists), which leads to disability and a decrease in the quality of life.
Lifestyle correction — The study allows you to adjust your diet, physical activity, and prescribe medications to strengthen bones in time.
Reducing financial and medical costs — Treatment of fractures and their consequences requires serious costs, while prevention is cheaper and more effective.

The main categories of people who are recommended for osteoporosis testing
are women over 65 and men over 70.
People with early menopause or hormonal disorders.
Patients with fractures with minimal injury (for example, a minor fall).
People with chronic diseases (rheumatoid arthritis) or long-term use of corticosteroids.
How do I get tested?





When will the result be available?
The deadline for the results to be ready is 10 working days from the moment the sample is received by the laboratory. As soon as the study is ready, it will be uploaded to your personal account (you need to register) or it will be sent to your email. You will receive a detailed report (over 40 pages) in which our genetic scientists will tell you everything about your DNA. The information is written in an accessible and understandable language, with diagrams, tables and a detailed plan.

Internal microarchitectonics, decreased bone mass, BMD and, as a result, fractures with minimal trauma.
The disease is asymptomatic, and is often detected only after a fracture of the radius, femoral neck, or vertebral bodies. According to WHO, osteoporosis is the fourth most common non-communicable disease after heart and vascular pathologies, oncological processes, and diabetes mellitus. The disease mainly affects the elderly and postmenopausal women.

The working capacity of the musculoskeletal system, bones and joints is the key to not only a healthy, but also an active life. Usually, when we are young, we do not think about the fact that the condition of bones and joints needs to be monitored as carefully as teeth, skin, digestive tract and other organs. People with an increased genetic risk of developing diseases of the musculoskeletal system should take preventive measures in advance, which should consist not only of physical activity, but also of a vitamin and mineral complex.

A genetic predisposition to osteoporosis plays an important role in the development of this disease. It is associated with genetic variations in genes that affect the formation and destruction of bone tissue, as well as family history, race and ethnicity. In the presence of certain genetic mutations, a person, for example, may not absorb collagen well, a protein that is extremely important for the entire musculoskeletal system. In everyday life, few people think about this, so they do not take collagen supplements as a preventive measure.

But if you are informed that there are mutations in the genes responsible for bone and joint health, an orthopedic traumatologist together with a therapist will be able to prescribe you adequate preventive therapy that will strengthen the musculoskeletal system. Thanks to the report, you will learn how to help your body reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis through individual prevention that takes into account the characteristics of your body.

Additional risk factors
According to scientific data, osteoporosis is the fourth most common disease in the world. They affect both men and women, mostly over the age of 40.
For men, smoking, chronic diseases of the digestive system such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, as well as rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus are the most common risk factors.
For women, risk factors include abnormal pregnancy, oral contraceptive use, and early menopause. Excess weight also negatively affects the musculoskeletal system, prematurely wears it out, which is a significant factor in the development of osteoporosis.