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Abstract
Background
Most of the millions of oral contraceptive (OC) users are under age 35 years and in
the critical period for bone mass accrual.
Study Design
This cross-sectional study of 60 women aged 25–35 years examined both OC duration
and progesterone type and their association with bone mineral density (BMD) at the
femur & spine (DEXA) & serum alkaline phosphatase level.
Results
In 30 women 25-35 years old OC users their mean BMD was lower for spine and
femur compared to 30 women 25-35 years old nonusers.
Conclusions
Prolonged use of current OCs, may adversely impact young adult women’s bone
density while ingesting these agents.
Keywords:
Bone Mineral Density, Oral Contraceptives, Hormones, Peak Bone Density,
Adolescents