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Aim: In this study, it was aimed to investigate the effect of bone mineral density (BMD) and other related factors as predictors of quality of life in postmenopausal women. Methods: A total of 164 postmenopausal women, without history of fracture due to osteoporosis were included in the study. BMD measurements were obtained with results of measurements from lumbar spine (L1-4), femoral neck and total proximal femur by DEXA technique. Quality of life was evaluated with SF-36 and QUALEFFO-41 scales. According to World Health Organization criteria, those with a t-score≥-1.00 SS (normal BMD) and those with a t score<-1.00 SS in at least one of the L1-4 vertebrae, femoral neck or femur total regions to the average of adults of the same sex (low BMD) were examined in 2 groups. Results: Forty-eight cases with normal BMD (DEXA t score≥-1) and 116 cases with low BMD (DEXA t score<-1) were detected. Between two groups, statistically significant difference was found in physical and emotional role limitation parameters of SF-36 scale (p=0.012, for both parameters). It was determined that all parameters of the QUALEFFO-41 scale were lower in the normal BMD group, but difference between the two groups reached statistical significance only in the parameters of pain, mental function and total score (p=0.021, p=0.023, p=0.024, respectively). Conclusion: It was shown that the quality of life of postmenopausal women was also reduced. It has been determined that BMD is not only predictors of this situation, and the duration of menopause can negatively affect the quality of life.

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