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Study Eligibility

You may be eligible to join this study if you are at least 30 years old and are planning to undergo, or have undergone in the last 8 weeks, surgery that results in the removal of both your ovaries.

You may NOT be eligible for the study if:

  • You already have evidence of low bone mineral density
  • You are taking certain medications, including estrogen, progesterone, bisphosphonates (such as Fosamax), or steroid medications
  • You have active dental problems, or recent dental or jaw surgery

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