Dosage form: injection, suspension, extended release
Drug classes:Contraceptives, Hormones / antineoplastics, Progestins
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 22, 2022.
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WARNING: LOSS OF BONE MINERAL DENSITY
Women who use Medroxyprogesterone acetate Contraceptive Injection may lose significant bone mineral density. Bone loss is greater with increasing duration of use and may not be completely reversible.
It is unknown if use of Medroxyprogesterone acetate Contraceptive Injection during adolescence or early adulthood, a critical period of bone accretion, will reduce peak bone mass and increase the risk for osteoporotic fracture in later life.
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