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2. Progestogen-only injectable contraceptive - Wikipedia

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   [2] [3] As opposed to combined injectable contraceptives, they contain only a progestogen without an estrogen, and include two progestin preparations: [2] [3] Medroxyprogesterone acetate (brand names Depo-Provera, Provera, Depo-subQ Provera 104) [4] – 150 mg (intramuscularly) or 104 mg (subcutaneously) every 3 months [3]

3. Medroxyprogesterone acetate - Wikipedia

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   [122] [123] [124] Overdose is not described in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) product labels for injected MPA (Depo-Provera or Depo-SubQ Provera 104). [ 7 ] [ 8 ] In the FDA product label for oral MPA (Provera), it is stated that overdose of an estrogen and progestin may cause nausea and vomiting , breast tenderness , dizziness ...

4. Feminizing hormone therapy - Wikipedia

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   [2] [72] [85] [87] Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Provera, Depo-Provera), a similar medication, is sometimes used in place of cyproterone acetate in the United States. [88] [89] Testosterone levels with estradiol (E2) alone or in combination with an antiandrogen (AA) in the form of spironolactone (SPL) or cyproterone acetate (CPA) in ...

5. Chemical castration - Wikipedia

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   In women, chemical castration acts by decreasing testosterone levels in order to lower their sex drive, side effects include the deflation of breast glands, expansion of the size of the nipple and shrinking of bone mass. In some jurisdictions, chemical castration has been used to reduce the libido of sexual offenders. [4]

6. Template : Medications and dosages used in hormone therapy ...

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   Estrogen: SC implant: 50–200 mg every 6–24 mos Estradiol valerate: Progynova: Estrogen: Oral: 2–10 mg/day Progynova: Estrogen: Sublingual: 1–8 mg/day Delestrogen [c] Estrogen: IM, SC: 2–10 mg/wk or 5–20 mg every 2 wks Estradiol cypionate: Depo-Estradiol: Estrogen: IM, SC: 2–10 mg/wk or 5–20 mg every 2 wks Estradiol dipropionate ...

7. Progestogen (medication) - Wikipedia

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   The androgenic activity of many androgenic progestins is offset by combination with ethinylestradiol, which robustly increases SHBG levels, and most oral contraceptives in fact markedly reduce free testosterone levels and can treat or improve acne and hirsutism. [230]

8. Comparison of birth control methods - Wikipedia

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   Depo Provera, the shot: 4 (1 in 25) 0.2 (1 in 500) Progestogen: Injection: 12 weeks: Testosterone injection for male (unapproved, experimental method) [39] Testosterone Undecanoate: 6.1 (1 in 16) 1.1 (1 in 91) Testosterone: Intramuscular Injection: Every 4 weeks: 1999 cervical cap and spermicide (replaced by second generation in 2003) [40] FemCap

9. Estrogen (medication) - Wikipedia

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   Nonetheless, levels of estradiol in the liver with oral administration are supraphysiological and approximately 4- to 5-fold higher than in circulation due to the first-pass. [1] [113] This does not occur with parenteral routes of estradiol, such as transdermal, vaginal, or injection. [1]