Birth Control Injections

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Birth Control Injection Increases Risk of Bone Loss in Certain Women

spine-health.com — “A birth control injection named depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) results in significant bone loss in the lower back or hip within two years of its use, according to new research.View full resource at spine-health.com

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Increased Fracture Risk Associated With Long-Term Use Of Certain Contraception Injections

medicalnewstoday.com — “A new study presented at the World Congress on Osteoporosis (IOF WCO-ECCEO10) in Florence, Italy shows that DMPA, a commonly used injectible contraceptive, is associated with higher risk of bone fView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Long-term use of certain contraception injections associated with increased fracture risk

physorg.com — “A new study presented today at the World Congress on Osteoporosis (IOF WCO-ECCEO10) in Florence, Italy shows that DMPA, a commonly used injectible contraceptive, is associated with higher risk of bone fracture when used alone, and not in combination with estrogens.View full resource at physorg.com

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Major Warnings on Injectable Birth Control 12/4/04

articles.mercola.com — “Many women may not be aware of the damage they are causing to their bodies by taking birth control drugs. Discover how one injectable form, Depo-Provera, has been associated with bone density loss and learn some other methods that are much safer solutions.View full resource at articles.mercola.com

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Women using injectable birth control at increased risk for bone loss

endocrinetoday.com — “More than 47% of women using depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) experienced high bone mineral density loss in the hip or lower spine withiView full resource at endocrinetoday.com

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Injectable birth control ups fracture risk - UPI.com

upi.com — “Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, a commonly used injectable contraceptive, is linked to a higher risk of bone fracture, U.S. and Swiss researchers say.View full resource at upi.com

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Injectable birth control ups fracture risk: FLORENCE, Italy, May 8 (UPI) -- Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, a c... http://bit.ly/dnssDw

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Injectable, Oral Birth Control Don’t Threaten Glucose, Insulin Levels: Study --Doctors Lounge

doctorslounge.com — “Injectable, Oral Birth Control Don’t Threaten Glucose, Insulin Levels: Study --Doctors LoungeView full resource at doctorslounge.com

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Women's Health Matters - Injectable birth control may be linked to increased risk of breast cancer

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Male Birth Control Shot? | The Mary Sue

themarysue.com — “Flying deep under the radar is discussion about an injectable birth control option for men. Yeah -- an article was published on Wired in April, and then it quickly vanished into nothingness. But it's true: An Indian scientist has been devising a birth control method for men that is basically a temporary vasectomy. No surgery, just an injection into the vas deferens (after a local anesthetic) that can be reversed with another similar injection. So, why wasn't there a huge deal made about this?View full resource at themarysue.com

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Male birth control? Getting an injection in a very sensitive area. Aaaaaaaaand no. http://bit.ly/jvOiG1

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Choosing a Birth Control Method | Types of Birth Control

healthline.com — “This slideshow examines the 13 most popular forms of birth control available, including the pros and cons of each based on effectiveness, cost, flexibility, and side effects.View full resource at healthline.com

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The Revolutionary New Birth Control Method for Men | Magazine

wired.com — “A maverick Indian scientist has developed an elegant, injectable, easily reversible birth control method for men.View full resource at wired.com

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Ask the Expert: Does Valtrex for shingles decrease birth control effectiveness?

intelihealth.com — “Ask the Expert: Does Valtrex for shingles decrease birth control effectiveness?View full resource at intelihealth.com

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Ask the Expert: Does Valtrex for shingles decrease birth control effectiveness? http://bit.ly/acRsQc

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Diabetes and Birth Control

qualityhealth.com — “Which birth control option is best for diabetic women?View full resource at qualityhealth.com

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Calcium, not smoking may limit birth-control bone loss | Reuters

reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Injectable birth control is known to lower bone density, but women may be able to limit the loss by not smoking and getting even moderate amounts of calcium, a new study hints. TheView full resource at reuters.com

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Calcium, not smoking may limit birth-control bone loss: NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Injectable birth control is.. http://bit.ly/7hMRZV

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About the Birth Control Pill

kidshealth.org — “Talking to your kids about sex can be daunting. But discussing issues like abstinence, STDs, and birth control can help lower teens' risk of unintended pregnancy or contracting an STD.View full resource at kidshealth.org

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