Jen Gunter Instagram – Thought I would share this bone density screening info that I posted on threads. It seems there are people recommending baseline DXA (bone density) scans for all women in their 30s and 40s, but screening under age 65 is risk based. For people age 50 and older we screen earlier than 65 based on weight, history of parental hip fracture, and if someone smokes. There are other risk factors to include as well, and a variety of medical conditions and medications that would promote earlier screening. For example, anyone with primary ovarian insufficiency should get a bone scan when they are diagnosed as should people with relative energy deficiency of sports (REDs). When to screen under age 50 depends primarily on risk factors. Other tools to help determine risk and if you ahold be screened earlier are FRAX and OST and if you Google them, you should find the calculators. For people with no risk factors, screening earlier isn’t recommended.