Which organization recommends DXA screening for all postmenopausal patients?

• A. ACOG
• B. USPSTF
• C. CDC
• D. WHO

Answer: (A)

Screening for osteoporosis with DXA in postmenopausal women is guided by organization-driven guidelines for preventive care. The organization that most clearly endorses bone density testing across postmenopausal patients is the obstetrics and gynecology specialty group, reflecting its focus on women’s health across the lifespan. They advocate using DXA to identify low bone density in postmenopausal patients so that early steps—lifestyle changes and appropriate medications—can be taken to prevent fragility fractures.

The other organizations provide different scopes: the preventive services guidelines emphasize screening primarily by age (and risk factors) rather than universal postmenopausal screening; the CDC and WHO focus on population health metrics and international guidelines rather than a blanket recommendation for all postmenopausal individuals.