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2. Medroxyprogesterone acetate - Wikipedia

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   DMPA, under brand names such as Depo-Provera and Depo-SubQ Provera 104, is used in hormonal birth control as a long-lasting progestogen-only injectable contraceptive to prevent pregnancy in women. [ 38 ] [ 39 ] It is given by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection and forms a long-lasting depot , from which it is slowly released over a period ...

3. Progestogen-only injectable contraceptive - Wikipedia

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   Medroxyprogesterone acetate (brand names Depo-Provera, Provera, Depo-subQ Provera 104) [4] – 150 mg (intramuscularly) or 104 mg (subcutaneously) every 3 months [3] Norethisterone enanthate (brand names NET EN, Noristerat, Norigest, Doryxas) [5] – 200 mg (intramuscularly) every 2 months [3]

4. Progestogen (medication) - Wikipedia

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   [1] [75] [76] [77] As a result, they increase the risk of VTE, especially during pregnancy when estrogen and progesterone levels are very high as well as during the postpartum period. [ 75 ] [ 76 ] [ 78 ] Physiological levels of estrogen and/or progesterone may also influence risk of VTE—with late menopause (≥55 years) being associated with ...

5. Progestogen challenge test - Wikipedia

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   The test is performed by administering a progestogen, such as progesterone either as an intramuscular injection or oral medroxyprogesterone acetate (Provera). If the patient has sufficient serum estradiol (greater than 50 pg/mL), withdrawal bleeding should occur 2–7 days after the progestin is withdrawn, indicating that the patient's ...

6. Medroxyprogesterone - Wikipedia

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   Medroxyprogesterone, also known as 6α-methyl-17α-hydroxyprogesterone or as 6α-methyl-17α-hydroxypregn-4-en-3,20-dione, is a synthetic pregnane steroid and a derivative of progesterone.

7. We Asked 2 Gynecologists Our Most Embarrassing Period Questions

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   We asked two OB/GYNs, Maria Sophocles, M.D., a gynecologist and sexual medicine specialist at Women’s Healthcare of Princeton and Monte Swarup, MD, FACOG, a board-certified OB/GYN and founder of ...

8. These Period Tracker Apps Are The Best And Safest Ones ... - AOL

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   Yes, period-tracker apps can sometimes be wrong, especially if you have an irregular cycle, Dr. Kudesia says. "For example, if your cycle ranges from 28 to 32 days in length, the ovulatory window ...

9. Menstrual suppression - Wikipedia

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   Hormonal therapies to reduce or stop menstrual bleeding have long been used to manage a number of gynecologic conditions including menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea), heavy menstrual bleeding, irregular or other abnormal uterine bleeding, menstrual-related mood changes (premenstrual syndrome or premenstrual dysphoric disorder), and pelvic pain due to endometriosis or uterine fibroids.