A 27-year-old woman reports weight gain since starting DMPA 6 months ago. What is the evidence regarding DMPA and weight gain?...

Question

A 27-year-old woman reports weight gain since starting DMPA 6 months ago. What is the evidence regarding DMPA and weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Some women may experience weight gain with DMPA; evidence suggests an average gain of 2-3 kg in the first year, though this varies between individuals

Answer

DMPA has no effect on weight

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DMPA always causes weight loss

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Weight gain occurs only in the first month

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DMPA causes more than 10 kg weight gain in all users

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): DMPA Weight Gain Evidence

A 27-year-old woman reports weight gain since starting DMPA 6 months ago. What is the evidence regarding DMPA and weight gain?