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Thyroid function patterns in Ghanaian women using depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate

Current Medicine Research and Practice
Background: The main hormonal contraceptives of choice for most women in Ghana are progestin-only injectables, norethisterone enanthate and depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA).
John Cletus Osei, Ernest Yorke, Henry Asare-Anane, Emmanuel Kwaku Ofori, Eric Nana Yaw Nyarko, Nathaniel Ebo Aidoo, Clement G. Darkwah, Gayflor O. Morris   +7 more
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Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate versus an oral contraceptive combined with very-low-dose danazol for long-term treatment of pelvic pain associated with endometriosis

, 1996
Our purpose was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate versus an oral contraceptive combined with very-low-dose danazol in the long-term treatment of pelvic pain in women with ...
O. De Giorgi, P. G. Crosignani, S. Oldani, I. Cortesi, P. Vercellini, S. Panazza   +5 more
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Vaginal Atrophy following Long-Term Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Use: A Case Report

Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2013
Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) is a commonly used form of contraception, with noncontraceptive benefits for the user. The mode of action is through the suppression of ovulation. It leads to hypoestrogenism which causes dryness of the vagina and
Christie Walker, Shawky Z. A. Badawy
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Residues of medroxyprogesterone acetate detected in sows at a slaughterhouse, Madagascar

, 2013
In Madagascar, little information about drug residues in animal products is available. However, recently, official veterinary services were informed about the misuse of human injectable contraceptives in pig farms as an alternative for chirurgical ...
Randriamparany, Tantely, Pognon, Damien, Porphyre, Vincent, Rakotoharinome, Vincent Michel, Prévost, Stéphanie, Le Bizec, Bruno   +5 more
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Reversibility of Rat Liver Cirrhosis by Medroxyprogesterone Acetate

, 1989
The possible effects of a synthetic progesterone, medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), on carbon tetrachloride/phenobarbital (CCl4/PB)-induced rat liver injury were studied by morphological methods.
Arja Rautio, Eero A. Sotaniemi, Jari Stengård, Frej Stenbäck, Hannu U. Saarni   +4 more
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A Comparative Study of Dienogest Versus Medroxyprogesterone Acetate in Endometriosis- Associated Dysmenorrhea and Menstrual Irregularities: A Randomized Trial

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Background: Endometriosis is a chronic gynecologic disease that is dependent on estrogen and is associated with the existence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterus.
Amiya, Jyoti Kaushal, Savita Rani Singhal   +2 more
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Hematological and Serum Biochemical Parameters of Weanling Dogs Treated with Medroxyprogesterone Acetate

, 2012
The objective of this study was to determine the dose-dependent effect of medroxyprogesterone acetate on hematology and serum biochemistry in weanling dogs. Nine healthy local dogs between 12 to 14 weeks of age were randomly assigned to three treatments:
Ogbe, R, Abu, AH, Ote, N
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Weight changes among Depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate acceptors in Sagamu, Southwest Nigeria

, 2021
Background: Depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate is a highly effective injectable contraceptive. Weight gain is a commonly reported side effect that makes women to discontinue the contraceptive method.
Akadri, A. A., Odelola, O. I
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Metabolic profiling and P450 phenotyping of medroxyprogesterone acetate

, 2008
Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) is one of the most frequently prescribed progestin for clinical conception, hormone replacement therapy, and adjuvant endocrine therapy. MPA has a low oral bioavailability due to extensive metabolism.
张延延, 张江伟, 葛广波, 李巍, 刘勇, 刘洪涛, 杨凌, 胡卓汉, 刘慧鑫   +8 more
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Expectations and Experiences of Side Effects Among Adolescent Women Using Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate [PDF]

, 2010
Background: Intramuscular depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA-IM) has known physical side effects including changes in bleeding. A lower dose, subcutaneous formulation (DMPA-SC) is available with a similar side effect profile among adult women ...
Tanner, Amanda Elizabeth, NC DOCKS at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro   +1 more
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