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Depo-Provera contraceptive injections

Last updated 05 Jul 2010, review date due 05 Jul 2012

The following information applies to you if you take any anti-epileptic drugs.

Depo-Provera contraceptive injections can speed up bone loss, as can some anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs). This may lead to a condition called osteoporosis. This causes bones to become thinner and more brittle so they break more easily. If you take AEDs and are considering using Depo-Provera injections, it’s advisable to seek advice about osteoporosis from your doctor.

 

 

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