Endocrine Today, Aug. 10, 2009
Continuing to receive national coverage is a UTMB study lead by Dr. Abbey Berenson that found that women who gain weight when they start taking Depo Provera are at an increased risk to continue gaining weight. "Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate-related weight gain is linked to increased abdominal fat, a known component of metabolic syndrome, which raises the risk for obesity-related conditions such as cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes," Berenson said.