The Relationship Between Lipedema and Osteoporosis

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship between lipedema and osteoporosis and to examine factors that may be associated with osteoporosis in individuals with lipedema.

Inclusion Criteria: * being literate * voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study * being a postmenopausal woman * having a diagnosis of lipedema Exclusion Criteria: * the presence of other types of edema in which a component other than lipedema predominates (e.g., lymphedema, venous edema, edema associated with heart or kidney failure, etc.) * chronic liver disease, * body mass index (BMI) of over 50.0 (this condition reflects severe obesity, which has a significant impact on health beyond lipedema alone) * the presence of rheumatological diseases that may lead to secondary osteoporosis * a history of cancer, endocrine disorders, neurological disorders, certain gastrointestinal disorders * use of medications related to osteoporosis * being under 18 years of age