Bone Density Scan

Hi everyone, this is my first post and I apologize if this question has already been asked, but i'm unable to find any information regarding this.

I had a total hysterectomy 8 years ago, and a few weeks after surgery suffered a pulmonary embolism..this meant that I have not been able to take any form of hormone replacement, in the 8 years..

My question is:- How long after having had a total hysterectomy, should you expect to wait before having a bone density scan?

If anyone can help, i'd really appreciate it..thanks..

I had my first one about a year after my tah/bso. I recall reading that the majority of bone loss can occur during the first year. Are you taking calcium?

Hi Kim, no I don't take anything..

I had my first one set up the first time I went to GP after hysterectomy. She was well-versed in this area. I already has osteopenia at that first one. (Which surprised the heck out of me, since I've always been active, for the first 35 years of my life I drink 1/2 gallon of milk a day, never smoked, never drink etc.) So far, it hasn't gotten worse but I go this year for my test (I go every two years now so they can monitor it).

She also tested my Vitamin D at that time and found it low (in the 20's and optimum is 50-100). Went on Vitamin D then and have been on it since. Interestingly, the Vitamn D also helps my SAD in the winter.
For bones, I take calcium (1200), magnesium (chelated), and Vitamin D (3,000 in summer-5,000 in winter).