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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2026 · 14 MIN

This Birth Control Was Linked to 5% Hip Bone Loss in Just 2 Years

from The Dr. Doug Show · host Dr. Douglas Lucas

Depo-Provera is an injectable birth control linked to measurable bone loss, particularly at the hip. In this video, Dr. Doug breaks down what the research shows, whether bone density recovers after stopping Depo, and what women should know about other hormonal contraceptives.Study Linkshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18222431/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18827121/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18226668/https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2010/020246s036lbl.pdfhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24082040/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15784702/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10611199/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40607241/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16409223/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37939264/https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/fulltext/10.1097/01.aog.0000450758.95422.c8~committee-opinion-no-602-depot-medroxyprogesterone-acetatehttps://www.who.int/publications/i/item/WER8035-302-304🦴 Stronger Bones. Healthier Future.I’m Dr. Doug Lucas, and my mission is to help you protect your bones, balance your hormones, and extend your healthspan. On my channel, we focus on osteoporosis prevention, bone strength, hormones, and longevity because strong bones aren’t just about avoiding fractures. They’re the foundation for a longer, healthier life.📚 Join me for a FREE Live MasterclassWant to get your questions answered, hear real-life osteoporosis reversal stories, and learn the 5 Bone Health Mistakes to Avoid? I’ll share proven strategies to build bone density, improve bone quality, and protect your healthspan, straight from my experience as a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon & Osteoporosis Reversal Specialist. 🔗 Register here for FREE: https://www.osteocollective.com/build-bone💻 The OsteoCollective A global community dedicated to bone health & longevity. Learn, connect, and take action: https://www.osteocollective.comLet's connect!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_douglucas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.lucas.18LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-lucas-b0243522/#osteoporosis #exercise #healthspan

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