List Three Contributing Factors to the Development of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal

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Essay

List three contributing factors to the development of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

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Definitions:

Perineum

The area between the anus and the genitals, both in males and females, that contains various muscles and tissues.

Lithotomy

A medical position in which a person lies on their back with the hips and knees flexed and the legs apart and raised, often used during childbirth or certain medical procedures.

Rectovaginal Examination

A physical exam where a health professional examines the lower rectum, vagina, and cervix with gloved fingers.