Medroxyprogesterone |
Amen; Curretab; Cycrin; Provera |
Depo Provera Background B.C. type Hormonal First use ? Failure rates (per year) Perfect use 0.3% Typical use 0.3% Usage Duration effect 90 days (12weeks + 5 days) Reversibility 0-6months User reminders Maximum interval is just under 3months Clinic review 12 weeks Advantages Periods Usually no periods from 2nd injection Benefits Especially if poor pill compliance Disadvantages STD protection No Periods Especially in 1st injection may be frequent spo ...
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Medroxyprogesterone News Headlines
- Estrogen Therapy For Hot Flushes Challenged: Progestin As Effective As Risk-laden Estrogen
ScienceDaily - Tue, 06 Feb 2007 04:00 EST
- Single hormone injection helps with hot flashes
Reuters - Tue, 07 Mar 2006 10:10 EST
- Obese Girls Using Depo Provera More Likely To Gain Weight, Study Says
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 25 Jan 2006 02:00 EST
- Depot contraceptives boost weight in obese teens
Reuters - Fri, 20 Jan 2006 07:19 EST

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