Maybe you or someone you know was told you needed a bone density test. Doctors use this test for a few reasons:
Regardless of your sex or age, anyone can develop problems with your bone density. Some medications put you more at risk, and hormone levels can also contribute to the problem. To read more about this and symptoms that your doctor might be looking for, read this article from the Mayo Clinic:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bone-density-test/about/pac-20385273