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DMPA on time — DFSRH MCQ

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A patient returns exactly 12 weeks after her previous IM DMPA injection and wants to continue. Which action is most appropriate?

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Correct answer: AGive DMPA with seven days of condoms

At 12 weeks DMPA is on time and can be given without additional precautions. Routine review should still cover adverse effects and ongoing suitability.

Reference: FSRH, Progestogen-only Injectable guidance (amended July 2023): https://www.cosrh.org/Common/Uploaded%20files/documents/progestogen-only-injectable-december-2014-amended-11july2023.pdf