Women at risk of osteoporosis may need routine bone density scanning at a younger age. Routine osteoporosis screening with DEXA scans, which measure bone density, generally begins at age 65 for women.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Are you due for a bone density test? The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced updated osteoporosis screening guidelines ...

Routine bone density scans, known as DEXA scans, are generally recommended beginning at age 65 for women. However, some people may seek out earlier screening. Most younger women don't need DEXA scans, ...