Viskocil, Kimberly2009-05-012009-05-012009-05-01https://hdl.handle.net/11299/49495The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.This patient education tool provides a brief summary of the research on hormonal contraceptives and their effects on bone mineral density. The study results provided cover research up to the year 2006 and pertain only to pre-menopausal women.en-USbone mineral densityhormonal contraceptivespre-menopauseOther