Serum Calcium Level, and Radiological Appearance of Second Metacarpal Bone in Normal Postmenopausal Women in Ismailia

Abstract

By the year 2000, people over the age of 65 will compose 13 percent of th Total population. This represents a dramatic increase from 1900. Most of the women today will live about a third of their lives postmenopausally, for this reason, the menopause is one of the most important of aging facets, which it is important to consider from a womens health prespective. Ostroporosis is one of the most significant long-term sequelae of menopause· Ostroporosis disabilities include back pain, decreased mobility, and fractures G the most serious is hip fracture because of the high morbidity and associated mortality and consequent high cost to health services. (17) The aim of this research is to study the relation between the serum calcium level and radiological appearance of second metacarpal bone in postmenopausal . women and relate this to the symptomatology of postmenopause This study was conducted in Suez Canal University Hospital (SC UH) in Ismailia. A written structured interview sheet was used to collect data from the women including personal history, obstetric & gynecological history, and symptomatology of postmenopause. The study population was 54 postmenopausal women aged 60 - 70 yrs. These women were free from any diseases which affect the serum calcium level or bone mass density, and they were not under treatment with any medication which affects the serum calcium level or bone mass density.