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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. 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 ...

5. Estradiol cypionate/medroxyprogesterone acetate - Wikipedia

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   Estradiol cypionate/medroxyprogesterone acetate (EC/MPA), sold under the brand name Cyclofem among others, is a form of combined injectable birth control. [2] It contains estradiol cypionate (EC), an estrogen, and medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), a progestin. [2]

6. 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 ...

7. Progestogen (medication) - Wikipedia

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   These include oral tablets and capsules, oil and aqueous solutions and suspensions for intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, and various others (e.g., transdermal patches, vaginal rings, intrauterine devices, subcutaneous implants). Dozens of different progestogens have been marketed for clinical and/or veterinary use.

8. 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.

9. Depot injection - Wikipedia

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   Vial of Depo-Testosterone, a depot injection of testosterone. A depot injection, also known as a long-acting injectable (LAI), is a term for an injection formulation of a medication which releases slowly over time to permit less frequent administration of a medication.