A 29-year-old woman has the depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) injection and asks the GP about bone mineral density. She has no other risk facto...

Question

A 29-year-old woman has the depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) injection and asks the GP about bone mineral density. She has no other risk factors for osteoporosis. According to FSRH guidance, which is the most accurate statement about DMPA and bone health?

Accepted Answer

DMPA is associated with a small reduction in bone mineral density which is largely reversible after discontinuation

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DMPA causes irreversible bone loss and should not be used for more than 2 years

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DMPA has no effect on bone density

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DEXA scanning is required before starting DMPA

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DMPA should be avoided in all women under 18

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): DMPA and Bone Density

A 29-year-old woman has the depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) injection and asks the GP about bone mineral density. She has no other risk factors for osteoporosis. According to FSRH guidance, which is the most accurate statement about DMPA and bone health?