RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Nichols, Emma Hitt T1 ALN Reduces Bone Turnover in Perimenopausal Women with Low BMD JF MD Conference Express YR 2014 FD SAGE Publications VO 14 IS 20 SP 10 OP 11 DO 10.1177/155989771420005 UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/20/10.abstract AB Menopause-associated bone loss begins during perimenopause, ∼?2 years before the last menstrual period. This article presents data from the Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Effects of Alendronate on Bone Mineral Density and Bone Turnover in Perimenopausal Women With Low BMD poster [ICE/ENDO 2014. Poster LBSA-0269], first study to evaluate the efficacy of an antiresorptive agent on maintaining BMD in perimenopausal women.