Worried about your risk?

What to do if you are worried that you might have an increased chance of osteoporosis and broken bones.

I’m worried I might have an increased chance of osteoporosis, what should I do?

You may be worried that you have an increased chance of developing osteoporosis and broken bones. If so, talk to your GP about your concerns and ask about getting a fracture risk assessment.

We understand that it can be hard to talk to your doctor about bone health and osteoporosis. Use our osteoporosis risk checker and get your bone health results. This can help start a conversation with your GP.

It may also help to look at our information on talking to your doctor about your bone health. It has some handy tips on how to get the most from your appointment.


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Last reviewed
12 June 2026
Next review
1 June 2029

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