A 16-year-old girl requests DMPA. After assessing Fraser competence and ensuring no safeguarding concerns, what additional consideration should the cl...

Question

A 16-year-old girl requests DMPA. After assessing Fraser competence and ensuring no safeguarding concerns, what additional consideration should the clinician discuss regarding DMPA in this age group?

Accepted Answer

The potential effect on bone mineral density should be discussed; DMPA should be used after consideration of other methods and reviewed every 2 years

Answer

No additional considerations are needed for under-18s

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DMPA is contraindicated under age 18

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DMPA requires parental consent for under-16s

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DMPA can only be given in specialist services for under-18s

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): DMPA Under-18 BMD Counselling

A 16-year-old girl requests DMPA. After assessing Fraser competence and ensuring no safeguarding concerns, what additional consideration should the clinician discuss regarding DMPA in this age group?