Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA; Depo-provera)is not a good choice for women who have a tendency towards
A)premenstrual syndrome.
B)reduced sexual interest.
C)bone density problems.
D)breast cancer.

Question

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA; Depo-provera)is not a good choice for women who have a tendency towards​ 
A)premenstrual syndrome. 
B)reduced sexual interest. 
C)bone density problems. 
D)breast cancer.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

MPA has been known to decrease bone density, therefore, it is not a good choice for women who already have bone density problems. An alternative option for birth control for those women could be the use of copper intrauterine devices (IUDs), which do not have hormonal effects on bone density.

Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (MPA; Depo-Provera)is Not a Good Choice for Women Who