Osteoporosis is caused by all, except?: (A) Sarcoidosis, (B) Old age, (C) Hypoparathyroidism, (D) Steroid therapy
Answer is C. In sarcoidosis the osteoporosis process is usually due to use of steroids. This means choice a and d is correct. Osteoporosis occurs more frequently with increasing age as bone tissue is lost progressively. In women, the loss of ovarian function at menopause (typically about age 50) precipitates rapid bone loss.