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  2. Medroxyprogesterone acetate - Wikipedia

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    The shot must be injected into thigh, buttock, or deltoid muscle four times a year (every 11 to 13 weeks), and provides pregnancy protection instantaneously after the first injection. [68] Depo-subQ Provera 104 is a variation of the original intramuscular DMPA that is instead a 104 mg microcrystalline dose in aqueous suspension administered by ...

  3. Progestogen-only injectable contraceptive - Wikipedia

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    Changes in menstrual bleeding may occur, such as a lighter flow or complete stop to the regular monthly menses, or abnormal bleeding throughout the cycle. Others have reported small weight gain, and increase in headaches or mood swings, and a decrease in libido .

  4. Depot injection - Wikipedia

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    Insulin glargine, for example, is designed to precipitate after injection so it can be slowly absorbed by the body over a longer period than regular insulin would be. [13] Depot injections of insulins have been studied to better replicate the body's natural basal rate of insulin production, and which can be activated by light to control the ...

  5. Comparison of birth control methods - Wikipedia

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    MPA shot [38] 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 ...

  6. Lawsuit accuses gynecologist at California women's prison of ...

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    “The moment she removed the IUD there was instant relief, I wasn’t in pain anymore, I stopped bleeding. And she gave me my Depo shot.” Town hall brings allegations to light

  7. Hormonal contraception - Wikipedia

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    Depo-Provera is an injection that provides three months of contraceptive protection. Noristerat is another injection; it is given every two months. [31] Contraceptive implants are inserted under the skin of the upper arm, and contain progesterone only. Jadelle (Norplant 2) consists of two rods that release a low dose of hormones. It is ...

  8. US FDA clears use of Cresilon's gel to stop severe bleeding ...

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    Cresilon also sells a gel to stop bleeding in animals during surgeries. (Reporting by Puyaan Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Shilpi Majumdar and Shinjini Ganguli) Show comments.

  9. Estradiol cypionate/medroxyprogesterone acetate - Wikipedia

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    It is recommended for short-term use and is given once a month by injection into a muscle. [3] Common side effects of EC/MPA include irregular menstrual periods which typically improves with time. [3] Other side effects include blood clots, headache, hair loss, depression, nausea, and breast pain. [3] [4] Use during pregnancy is not recommended ...