In this research study the study investigators want to learn more about the effect of two different FDA-approved medication regimens in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
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Inclusion Criteria:
* women aged 45+
* postmenopausal
* osteoporotic with high risk of fracture
Exclusion Criteria:
* no significant previous use of bone health modifying treatments
* known congenital or acquired bone disease other than osteoporosis
* significant renal disease, liver disease, cardiopulmonary disease, or psychiatric disease
* abnormal calcium or parathyroid hormone level
* serum vitamin D \<20 ng/dL
* anemia (hematocrit \<32%)
* history of malignancy (except non-melanoma skin carcinoma)
* excessive alcohol use or substance abuse
* known contraindications to romosozumab or teriparatide