This area of health services for women continues to be a subject of much debate. My maternal grandmother and my mother both had osteoporosis and I have it as well. It seems to run in the family, regardless of how many children we all have had. I have a severe case of it and need to be given medication to assure that my bones remain stable. My grandmother received no treatment because they had nothing then to treat it. My mother fell and broke her hip and thigh bone despite receiving IV infusions of Reclast that were being studied at the time about 10 years ago. I have been studied for the last 10 years for progressive bone loss and have been on Reclast as well but developed an allergic reaction to it 4 yrs ago. I am now on Prolia injections with good results despite still being classified as having severe osteoporsis. I also have a high risk of falling because of constant Vertigo. The physicians are monitoring all of this since there is more to the story than bone mass. I just turned 67 yesterday. Everyone's medical history will dictate which medication is suitable for you to take AND which medication is allowed with the medications you are taking for your other health reasons. I can not take any oral medications for osteoporosis because of my GERD. I also have many allergies to medications that eliminate some of the drugs that are available. Your pharmacist and physicians work to make sure the type of osteo drug is right for you. There may be side effects but consult with the pharmacist - they are your best resource for how the medication will work for you.