<s>[INST] How often could/should I repeat my bone density test (DXA)? [/INST] That depends on a number of issues including your age, menopausal status, previous bone density results, medicines that you may be on that cause bone loss or increase fracture risk, and what type of osteoporosis treatment you may have started.

Generally, doctors follow-up with DXAs every two years since changes in bone density are usually slow.  Usually, health plans will pay for bone density testing every two years, but if your bones are in good shape, your doctor may extend the time between tests.

Some of the newer medicines act faster on bone metabolism, so your doctor may repeat your DXA after one year.  Source: American Bone Health. Link: https://americanbonehealth.org/frequently-asked-questions/. Field: Rheumatology. Disease: Ostoeporosis </s>