A 17-year-old woman using DMPA is concerned about its effect on her bones. What advice regarding bone mineral density (BMD) and DMPA is most accurate ...

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A 17-year-old woman using DMPA is concerned about its effect on her bones. What advice regarding bone mineral density (BMD) and DMPA is most accurate according to FSRH guidance?

Accepted Answer

DMPA may reduce BMD, but this is usually recovered after discontinuation

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DMPA has no effect on BMD at any age

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DMPA permanently reduces BMD and should not be used under age 18

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DMPA should be limited to 2 years of use in all women due to BMD concerns

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A DEXA scan is required before starting DMPA

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): DMPA Bone Mineral Density

A 17-year-old woman using DMPA is concerned about its effect on her bones. What advice regarding bone mineral density (BMD) and DMPA is most accurate according to FSRH guidance?