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Injected Contraception
Injected contraceptives are given once every 3 months. Most injectables are progestin-only. In the United States, depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera) is the only approved injected contraceptive. Depo-Provera (also called Depo or DMPA) uses a progestin called medroxyprogesterone. Like other progestin contraceptives, Depo-Provera prevents pregnancy by halting ovulation, thickening the cervical mucus, and stopping the implantation of fertilized eggs in the uterine ...
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Does the Doctor Respect Me?
By Peter Ashenden , Health ExpertA recent article in The Chicago Tribune addressed the issue of how physicians treat their patients.... Read more »
Is This Perimenopause?
By Sandy Greenquist , Health ExpertYour periods are changing. They are coming closer together, and then farther apart, with more... Read more »
05/14/07 #10 - Depo Provera and Migraine?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert...it. Thanks, Desie. Answer: Dear Barb; The Depo-Provera certainly could be the source of your... Read more »
Breast Cancer and Hormone Therapy
By Sandy Greenquist , Health Expert...reason that I remain baffled why medroxyprogesterone (Provera) is still on the market and... Read more »
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STD Prevention
...that covers the erect penis. When used correctly, a latex condom is effective, both for preventing pregnancy and for decreasing the chances of contracting most STDs (including AIDS). Condoms can... Read more »What You Need to Know About Birth Control
...contraception). If no birth control is used, there is a 25% chance that intercourse will result in a pregnancy. So if you don’t want to get pregnant, you need to be clear, very clear, on... Read more »Menstrual Disorders: Medications
...systems and depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate in the injected Depo-Provera.Progesterone can prevent pregnancy by itself in a number of ways:It blocks luteinizing hormone (LH), one of the... Read more »Endometriosis: Medications
...conception. Specific hormonal drugs may have different effects for women with endometriosis.Inducing Pseudopregnancy: Oral contraceptives that contain estrogen and progestins mimic a pregnant... Read more »Menopause: Medications
...estrogen.EstrovisQuinetrol, a synthetic estrogenEstinylSynthetic form estradiol, the most potent estrogen.Oral ProgestinsProvera, Amen, Curretab, CycrinMedroxyprogesterone, a synthetic... Read more »Images
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Diabetes Before Pregnancy Doubles in Women, Teens
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Weight Gain During Pregnancy
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