 Importance of Treatment for Osteoporosis causes about 1.5 million broken bones in the U.S. each year, a subset of which are women with postmenopausal osteoporosis. Most are to the back, hips, and wrists, but they can occur in any bone. Not only are they painful, they can be disfiguring, and they can make living an active life more difficult. Osteoporosis thins your bones. If you have postmenopausal osteoporosis, it's essential to have an open dialogue with your healthcare provider about your treatment options. Keep in mind that you can't see or feel osteoporosis weakening your bones. The first symptom many women experience is a fracture caused by an ordinary activity like bending or lifting — or a fall. BONIVA is a prescription medicine used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause. BONIVA helps increase bone mass and helps reduce the chance of having a spinal fracture (break). 
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