Long-term use of certain contraception injections associated with increased fracture risk
Thursday, May 6, 2010 - 12:51
in Health & Medicine
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.