# Bone mineral density

Bone mineral density (BMD) is the amount of mineral in a given area of bone, measured with a DXA scan.

BMD is used to judge bone strength and fracture risk. It tends to fall faster around and after menopause. Loading the skeleton with strength training and impact exercise can slow that loss or raise BMD a little in some trials. A clinician orders and reads a scan.

Also called: BMD.

Related: [Progressive overload](https://revns.com/dictionary/progressive-overload.md), [Perimenopause](https://revns.com/dictionary/perimenopause.md)

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