February 2023

Poor bone health is common in women with premature ovarian insufficiency. Management to prevent premature and accelerated bone loss involves careful evaluation, optimisation of risk factors, regular surveillance of bone health and timely initiation of hormone replacement therapy or antiresorptive drugs.

Therapies for managing obesity in adults should be guided by an individual’s body mass index, comorbidities, and the presence and severity of obesity-related complications. This article includes a case study discussing the management of a young woman with post- traumatic stress disorder and rapid weight gain.