The FDA Discourages Use of Depo-Provera for More Than About

question 53

Multiple Choice

The FDA discourages use of Depo-Provera for more than about two years because

• A) long term use has been shown to increase risk of ovarian cancer.
• B) use greater than three years is associated with permanent reduced fertility.
• C) loss of bone density that occurs while using the contraceptive may not recover completely.
• D) long term use is associated with subsequent birth defects.
• E) health plans do not fund this contraceptive after two consecutive years of use.

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