Contraception
Does the contraceptive injection affect my bones? Gynecologist in Seoul, Korea
The short answer
Slightly. After about two years of injections, bone density may be around 1% lower, but it recovers within several months of stopping. That is why the injection is usually limited to about 8 doses in a row. Calcium, vitamin D and exercise support bone health.
See contraceptive injection. Vitamin D is included in several Dami checkups.
Answered by Dami Women's Clinic (다미산부인과의원), Yeouido, Seoul · Dr. Ko Sang-hyun, OB/GYN. General information, not a diagnosis. Emergencies in Korea: call 119. Medical disclaimer · International Patient Center