Birth Control Injection Increases Risk of Bone Loss in Certain Women

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Birth Control Injection Increases Risk of Bone Loss in Certain Women

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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.

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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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