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2. Medroxyprogesterone acetate - Wikipedia

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   Depo-Provera is the brand name for a 150 mg microcrystalline aqueous suspension of DMPA that is administered by intramuscular injection. 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 ]

3. Progestogen-only injectable contraceptive - Wikipedia

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   Progestogen-only injectable contraceptives (POICs) are a form of hormonal contraception and progestogen-only contraception that are administered by injection and providing long-lasting birth control. [2] [3] As opposed to combined injectable contraceptives, they contain only a progestogen without an estrogen, and include two progestin ...

4. Estradiol cypionate/medroxyprogesterone acetate - Wikipedia

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   Depot MPA (DMPA) and EC/MPA were developed by Upjohn in the 1960s. [12] [13] DMPA (brand name Depo-Provera) was introduced for use as a progestogen-only injectable contraceptive for the first time outside of the United States in 1969 and was subsequently approved for use in birth control in the United States in 1992.

5. 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 ...

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. Combined injectable birth control - Wikipedia

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   Local injection site reactions have also been reported in 15 to 35% of women. [26] Effects of CICs on coagulation and fibrinolysis are minimal and are not thought to be clinically relevant. [27] Conversely, combined oral contraceptive pills containing ethinylestradiol have considerable effects on coagulation and fibrinolysis. [27]

8. 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 ...

9. List of progestogens available in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Amen, Curretab, Cycrin, Provera) – 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg Megestrol acetate (Megace) – 20 mg, 40 mg – approved specifically for the treatment of breast and endometrial cancer [ 46 ] and for the treatment of anorexia , cachexia , and weight loss in patients with AIDS Tooltip acquired immunodeficiency syndrome [ 47 ]