My DEXA Scan Still Says Osteopenia

The DEXA scan report lands and my heart sinks for a second - I’m still osteopenic. But when I slow down, look properly at the data, and then dive into the research, the story changes completely and it becomes one of the most useful mindset lessons I’ve learned about women’s health in perimenopause and menopause. My spinal bone density has increased by 3.5% over two years. My femoral neck improves slightly, my hip stays stable, and nothing points to a concerning downward trend. We talk about ...