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  2. Leuprorelin - Wikipedia

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    Common side effects include hot flashes, unstable mood, trouble sleeping, headaches, and pain at the site of injection. [10] Other side effects may include high blood sugar, allergic reactions, and problems with the pituitary gland. [10] Use during pregnancy may harm foetal development. [10]

  3. Depot injection - Wikipedia

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    Most commonly, depot injections are designed to have a duration of 2–4 weeks of action, [5] however the pharmacokinetics of a specific formulation vary. Absorption and metabolism can both be affected by modifying the drug itself (for example, by attaching a functional group ) or by the formulation of the product (examples are oil or ...

  4. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist - Wikipedia

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    A gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH agonist) is a type of medication which affects gonadotropins and sex hormones. [1] They are used for a variety of indications including in fertility medicine and to lower sex hormone levels in the treatment of hormone-sensitive cancers such as prostate cancer and breast cancer, certain gynecological disorders like heavy periods and endometriosis ...

  5. Type 2 diabetes - Wikipedia

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    Type 2 diabetes (T2D), formerly known as adult-onset diabetes, is a form of diabetes mellitus that is characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin. [6] Common symptoms include increased thirst , frequent urination , fatigue and unexplained weight loss . [ 3 ]

  6. Cyproterone acetate - Wikipedia

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    Cyproterone acetate (CPA), sold alone under the brand name Androcur or with ethinylestradiol under the brand names Diane or Diane-35 among others, is an antiandrogen and progestin medication used in the treatment of androgen-dependent conditions such as acne, excessive body hair growth, early puberty, and prostate cancer, as a component of feminizing hormone therapy for transgender individuals ...

  7. Side effects of cyproterone acetate - Wikipedia

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    The side effects of cyproterone acetate (CPA), a steroidal antiandrogen and progestin, including its frequent and rare side effects, have been studied and characterized.It is generally well-tolerated and has a mild side-effect profile, regardless of dosage, when it used as a progestin or antiandrogen in combination with an estrogen such as ethinylestradiol or estradiol valerate in women.

  8. Medroxyprogesterone acetate - Wikipedia

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    [40] [41] It was considered perfect use because the clinical trials measured efficacy during actual use of DMPA defined as being no longer than 14 or 15 weeks after an injection (i.e., no more than 1 or 2 weeks late for a next injection). Prior to 2004, Trussell's typical use failure rate for DMPA was the same as his perfect use failure rate: 0 ...

  9. Leuprorelin/norethisterone acetate - Wikipedia

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    The leuprorelin is given by intramuscular injection and the norethisterone acetate is taken by mouth. [1] The co-packaged medication was approved for medical use in the United States in December 2012. [2]