DMPA's effect on bone mineral density: A particular concern for adolescents.
Discuss the potential for decreased bone mineral density in using depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) with any woman who is thinking of it as a means of contraception. Recommend to women that they take 1300 mg of calcium and 400 IU of vitamin D when using DMPA. Consider prescribing estrogen replacement if DMPA is going to be used for more than 2 years.
Department of Family Medicine, University of Wisconsin, 777 South Mills Street, Madison, WI 53715, USA. sbschrag@wisc.edu
Sarina B
SB
Schrager
D000293:Adolescent; D015519:Bone Density / Q000187:drug effects*; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017258:Medroxyprogesterone Acetate / Q000494:pharmacology*; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control*; D055815:Young Adult
D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D017258:Medroxyprogesterone Acetate