A three-year longitudinal evaluation of the forearm bone density of users of etonogestrel- and levonorgestrel-releasing contraceptive implants

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aim of this study was to evaluate bone mineral density (BMD) at baseline and at 18 and 36 months of use of etonogestrel (ENG)-and levonorgestrel (LNG)-releasing contraceptive implants. This is a continuation of a previous study i...

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Main Authors: Monteiro Ilza, Fernandes Arlete M, Lui-Filho Jeffrey F, Espejo-Arce Ximena, Monteiro-Dantas Cecilia, Bahamondes Luis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-11-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Online Access:http://www.reproductive-health-journal.com/content/4/1/11