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ea0099p256 | Calcium and Bone | ECE2024

The association of vasomotor symptoms with fracture risk and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

Anagnostis Panagiotis , Lallas Konstantinos , Pappa Anna , Avgeris Georgios , Beta Kristina , Damakis Dimitrios , Fountoukidou Eirini , Zidrou Maria , Lambrinoudaki Irene , Goulis Dimitrios

Purpose: Vasomotor symptoms (VMS) adversely affect postmenopausal quality of life. However, their impact on bone health has not been elucidated. This study aimed to systematically review and meta-analyze the evidence regarding the association of VMS with fracture risk and bone mineral density (BMD) in peri- and postmenopausal women.Methods: A literature search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus and Cochrane databases until 31 August 2023. Fracture, low BMD ...