Contraceptive injection linked to osteoporosis in women

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Contraceptive injection linked to osteoporosis in women JoAnn Guest Nov 04,

2005 16:38 PST

 

http://www.newstarget.com/012687.html

Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection, which the FDA required to add a

black box warning to its label last year, can result in calcium loss,

and extended use of the contraceptive can increase a woman's chance of

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Each day, the FDA launches several health advisory warnings and asks

pharmaceutical companies to revise drug warning labels to include

additional risks and side effects not previously known.

Everyday, millions of U.S. consumers continue taking these medications

unaware of the newly discovered risks.

Unbeknownst to many women on birth control, Depo-Provera, a popular

birth control method, has been on the radar for the FDA and other

research-based health organizations for several years.

Last year, the FDA ordered the maker of Depo-Provera to revise the

packaging and promotional materials to contain the new " black box "

warning which states, " Use of Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection may

cause you to lose calcium stored in your bones.

The longer you use Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection the more calcium

you are likely to lose.

Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection contains a powerful variant of the

hormone progestosterone which is released through a hypodermic shot

given every few months.

Several studies have indicated that this hormone can increase the loss

of bone density in women of all ages, including teen and young adult

women who are in critical stages of natural bone growth.

Osteoporosis and the loss of bone density typically effect women later

in life making them susceptible to fractures throughout the skeletal

system.

Health care professionals advise those taking Depo-Provera to discuss a

bone density test with their physician and advise using Depo-Provera for

no more than 2 years or using a birth control alternative.

 

 

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