As we age, our bone strength diminishes, potentially leading to osteoporosis i.e. “weak bones”, which predisposes a person to fractures and serious disability. Women as they approach menopause are at a higher risk of developing osteoporosis. Early detection and treatment are key to preventing osteoporotic fractures later in life. A bone density test uses low dose x-rays to accurately measures the strength and density of your bones  in a painless, non-invasive and safe manner. Subsequent bone density tests can help determine how quickly you are losing bone mass and density.