Long QTc Syndrome Type 2 Presenting in a Postpartum Patient on Medroxyprogesterone [PDF]
Introduction. Congenital long QT syndrome type 2 (LQTS2) is a rare inherited cardiac abnormality resulting in increased risk of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (PVT). Case Description.
John Kern +3 more
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Medroxyprogesterone promotes neuronal survival after cerebral ischemic stroke by inhibiting PARthanatos [PDF]
IntroductionCerebral ischemic stroke (CIS) is caused by the interruption of cerebral blood circulation due to thrombosis or embolism and is the second-leading cause of mortality worldwide.
Chang-Ling Yue +12 more
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Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Plus Metformin to Prevent Persistent Endometrial Hyperplasia
OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of metformin on treatment response in simple endometrial hyperplasia without atypia. STUDY DESIGN: In this study, we identified 134 women with simple endometrial hyperplasia without atypia.
Vakkas Korkmaz +5 more
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The Risk of Infection Human Papilloma Virus Infection in Acceptors of Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Contraceptions [PDF]
Objective: Cervical cancer is the second most prevalent cancer in women around the world and the most common cancer in women causing death. This study aims to analyze the connection between infection of human papilloma virus (HPV) 16/18 and cervical ...
Baharuddin Aras +4 more
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Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate discontinuation after weight gain in 17-19 year old adolescent girls [PDF]
Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) is a long acting progesterone only contraceptive agent. Side effects such as irregular bleeding patterns and weight gain are attributed to discontinuation.
Church, Donna Lea
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Hormonal replacement therapy in postmenopausal women ≥50 years is associated with the incidence of glaucoma: Evidence from 6576 females in Finland. [PDF]
Abstract Purpose Hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) in postmenopausal women appears to affect glaucoma risk, but findings are inconsistent. We aimed to explore whether the use of postmenopausal HRT plays a role in glaucoma development in Finland. Methods The main outcome variable was glaucoma incidence measured by initiation of special reimbursement ...
Loukovaara S, Haukka J.
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Use of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and fracture risk [PDF]
Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), which has a high rate of use among teenagers in Europe and the United States, has been associated with impaired bone mineral acquisition during adolescence and accelerated bone loss in later life.
Kraenzlin, Marius E. +14 more
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Depot medroxyprogesterone: the way forward [PDF]
India has a high rate of unintended pregnancies and abortions contribute to 8% of maternal mortality. The addition of injection depot medroxyprogesterone (DMPA) to the basket of contraceptives has allowed women to use a long-term contraceptive which does
Mehta, Sumita +2 more
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Combined bezafibrate and medroxyprogesterone acetate: potential novel therapy for acute myeloid leukaemia [PDF]
<b>Background</b>: The majority of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) patients are over sixty years of age. With current treatment regimens, survival rates amongst these, and also those younger patients who relapse, remain dismal and novel ...
Gunther Ulrich L. +69 more
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Background. Intravaginal sponges impregnated with medroxyprogesterone acetate or fluorogestone acetate are routinely used in oestrus synchronization protocols in sheep, non-commercial sponges are a viable option in the reproductive control of female ...
Ulises Cortes Gómez +2 more
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