Medroxyprogesterone is a type of female hormone (progestin). This medication is similar to the progesterone that your body naturally makes and is given to replace the hormone when your body is not making enough of it. This medication has several uses. In women who are not pregnant and not going through menopause, this medication is used to treat abnormal bleeding...
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ReferencesCrosignani PG, Luciano A, Ray A, Bergqvist A. Subcutaneous depot medroxyprogesterone acetate versus leuprolide acetate in the treatment of... Read more »
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Injected ContraceptivesInjected contraceptives are given once every 3 months. Most injectables are progestin-only. In the United States,... Read more »
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Alternative Names Alternative treatments for vaginal dryness Information Question: Is there a drug-free treatment for... Read more »
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The basic approach in hormonal treatments for endometriosis is to block production of female hormones (estrogen and progesterone) or to prevent... Read more »
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ReferencesAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 112: Emergency contraception. Obstet Gynecol. 2010... Read more »