The Use of i. v. Bisphosphonate in Pregnancy-Associated Osteoporosis - Case Study

Abstract

Objective: Diagnosis of pregnancy-associated osteoporosis is often delayed and therapeutic interventions insufficient.

Study design: A 28-year-old patient (BMI=18.6) with no additional risks for osteoporosis experienced acute lumbosacral pain two months postpartum, while lactating. After conservative therapy, thoracic and lumbar spine were X-rayed: severe pregnancy-associated osteoporosis with vertebral fractures was diagnosed. 2-year treatment with i. v. bisphosphonate ibandronate was initiated (2 mg every 3 months) and calcium and vitamin D supplementation.

Results: Rapid improvement was observed. Conclusion: In cases with multiple fractures i. v. bisphosphonate leads to substantial decrease of symptoms and further fractures and significant increase of bone mass density (BMD).

Conclusion: In severe cases of pregnancy-associated osteoporosis with multiple fractures i. v. biphosphonate therapy leads to a decrease of symptoms and fracture risk and an increase of bone mass density (BMD).

Key words

alimentation - hormones - metabolic features

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