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Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, oral contraceptives and bone mineral density in a cohort of adolescent girlsBarbara A Cromer
Department of Pediatrics, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 44109, USA
J Adolesc Health 35:434-41. 2004....
Recent clinical issues related to the use of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera)B A Cromer
College of Medicine and Public Health, The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA
Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 11:467-71. 1999....
Research articles published in the Journal of Adolescent Health: a two-decade comparisonB A Cromer
Department of Pediatrics, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio 44109 1998, USA
J Adolesc Health 27:306-13. 2000..To examine changes in subject contents and study designs of research articles published in the Journal of Adolescent Health since its inception...
Bone mineral density in adolescent and young adult women on injectable or oral contraceptionBarbara A Cromer
Division of Adolescent Medicine, Metro Health Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio 44109 1998, USA
Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 15:353-7. 2003..This report critically reviews recent original research articles that pertain to bone mineral density in young adult women utilizing injectable depot medroxyprogesterone acetate or oral contraceptives...
In favor of continued use of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA, Depo-Provera) in adolescentsBarbara Cromer
Case School of Medicine, MetroHealth Medical Center, 2500 MetroHealth Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109, USA
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 18:183-7. 2005
Reference values for bone mineral density in 12- to 18-year-old girls categorized by weight, race, and ageBarbara A Cromer
Department of Pediatrics, MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 2500 MetroHealth Dr, Cleveland, OH 44109, USA
Pediatr Radiol 34:787-92. 2004..Normative bone mineral density (BMD) values for adults do not apply to the pediatric population because of dramatic and variable rates of bone mineral acquisition that take place throughout adolescence...
Bone mineral density in adolescent females using injectable or oral contraceptives: a 24-month prospective studyBarbara A Cromer
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio 44109, USA
Fertil Steril 90:2060-7. 2008..To determine whether bone mineral density (BMD) is lower in hormonal-contraceptive users than in an untreated comparison group...
Menstrual cycle and bone health in adolescentsBarbara A Cromer
Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, MetroHealth Medical Center, 2500 MetroHealth Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109, USA
Ann N Y Acad Sci 1135:196-203. 2008..To date, the balance of evidence suggests that the menstrual cycle may exert a significant effect on bone metabolism. Further research needs to be conducted, however, to define these hormonal relationships...
Double-blinded randomized controlled trial of estrogen supplementation in adolescent girls who receive depot medroxyprogesterone acetate for contraceptionBarbara A Cromer
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Am J Obstet Gynecol 192:42-7. 2005..The purpose of this clinical trial was to evaluate the effect of estrogen supplementation on bone mineral density in adolescent girls who received depot medroxyprogesterone acetate for contraception...
Effects of hormonal contraceptives on bone mineral densityB A Cromer
Ohio State University, College of Medicine and Children s Hospital, Columbus, USA
Drug Saf 20:213-22. 1999..More specifically, caution should be exercised in prescribing long term depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (e.g. > 5 years) especially in young adolescents (e.g. < 16 years old) who may not have yet reached peak bone mass...
Low levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D are associated with elevated parathyroid hormone in healthy adolescent femalesLaura Harkness
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
Osteoporos Int 16:109-13. 2005..Our results support the need for further research to establish optimal vitamin D status in adolescent girls...
Self-reported physical activity and bone mineral density in urban adolescent girlsMargaret Stager
Dept of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine, MetroHealth Medical Center, 2500 MetroHealth Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109, USA
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 19:17-22. 2006..This observational study aimed to examine the prevalence of activities of daily living, as well as the impact of leisure time activities, on bone mineral density in urban adolescent girls...
Recovery of bone mineral density in adolescents following the use of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate contraceptive injectionsZeev Harel
Division of Adolescent Medicine, Hasbro Children s Hospital and Department of Pediatrics, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Contraception 81:281-91. 2010..We investigated bone mineral density (BMD) changes in female adolescents during and following use of this method...
Weight gain in obese and nonobese adolescent girls initiating depot medroxyprogesterone, oral contraceptive pills, or no hormonal contraceptive methodAndrea E Bonny
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and MetroHealth Medical Center, 2500 MetroHealth Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109, USA
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 160:40-5. 2006..To examine weight changes in a large cohort of obese and nonobese adolescent girls initiating depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), an oral contraceptive (OC), or no hormonal contraceptive method (control)...
Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate: implications for weight status and bone mineral density in the adolescent femaleAndrea E Bonny
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
Adolesc Med Clin 16:569-84. 2005..Hence, potential DMPA risks need to be weighed against the risk of unintended pregnancy in an adolescent...
Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and bone mineral density in adolescents--the Black Box Warning: a Position Paper of the Society for Adolescent MedicineBarbara A Cromer
Case School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
J Adolesc Health 39:296-301. 2006....
DXA-generated Z-scores and T-scores may differ substantially and significantly in young adultsJohn J Carey
Center for Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
J Clin Densitom 10:351-8. 2007..Standardization of Z-score definition and method of calculation is indicated. DXA Z-scores should be interpreted with caution in men and women aged 20-50 yr...
Bone biochemical markers in adolescent girls using either depot medroxyprogesterone acetate or an oral contraceptiveEllen Rome
Children s Hospital at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 17:373-7. 2004..To examine the relationship between biochemical markers of bone metabolism and hormonal contraception in adolescents...
Vitamin D deficiency in adolescent femalesLaura S Harkness
Department of Pediatrics, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
J Adolesc Health 37:75. 2005..The purpose of this study was to estimate the incidence of low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels in adolescent girls and across racial groups and seasons...
Research Grants
- DEPO PROVERA AND BONE MINERAL DENSITY IN ADOLESCENTSBarbara Cromer; Fiscal Year: 2003..The statistical analysis will estimate the effect of DMPA on bone density while taking account of constant treatment discontinuation throughout the study period. ..
