Medroxyprogesterone acetate
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medroxyprogesterone-acetate-171-3955068
title:
Medroxyprogesterone acetate
text:
Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), also known as depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) in injectable form and sold under the brand name Depo-Provera among others, is a hormonal medication of the progestin type. It is used as a method of birth control and as a part of menopausal hormone therapy. It is also used to treat endometriosis, abnormal uterine bleeding, paraphilia, and certain types of cancer. The medication is available both alone and in combination with an estrogen. It is taken by mo
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description:
Injectable form of birth control
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medroxyprogesterone_acetate
date created:
2009-07-04T03:20:42Z
date modified:
2024-09-01T07:00:38Z
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