A 45-year-old woman using DMPA wishes to know when she should consider stopping. According to FSRH, what is the recommendation regarding DMPA use appr...

Question

A 45-year-old woman using DMPA wishes to know when she should consider stopping. According to FSRH, what is the recommendation regarding DMPA use approaching menopause?

Accepted Answer

DMPA can be continued until age 50 with individual assessment of risks and benefits (particularly BMD); alternative methods should then be considered

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DMPA should be stopped at age 45

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DMPA must be stopped at age 40

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DMPA can be used indefinitely without review

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DMPA should only be stopped after a DEXA scan

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): DMPA Approaching Menopause Age Limit

A 45-year-old woman using DMPA wishes to know when she should consider stopping. According to FSRH, what is the recommendation regarding DMPA use approaching menopause?