Search

for
Search:

GlossaryMedroxyprogesterone Acetate

synthetic hormone used in contraceptives and hormone therapy

Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (MPA) is a synthetic form of the hormone progesterone, commonly used in hormonal contraceptives like Depo-Provera and in hormone replacement therapy. It works by preventing ovulation, thickening cervical mucus to block sperm, and altering the uterine lining to prevent pregnancy. Additionally, MPA is used to treat conditions like endometriosis and abnormal uterine bleeding.

Related Terms

Learn

0 / 0 results

— no results

Research

5 / 282 results

research A Patient With Combined Polycystic Ovary Syndrome And Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2

9 citations, January 2007 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”

A woman was the first known case to have both polycystic ovary syndrome and autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2, suggesting a need to check for both conditions in similar patients.

research Side Effects of Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Monitoring and Minimizing Toxicity

228 citations, February 2003 in “Urology”

Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer can cause sexual, physical, and psychological side effects, and doctors should manage these carefully.

research Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Therapy in Hirsutism

7 citations, August 1985 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

Medroxyprogesterone acetate injections are more effective than topical ointment in treating excessive hair growth in women.

research Progressive Sleep Apneas Respond to Medroxyprogesterone Acetate

May 1981 in “Inpharma (Balgowlah)”

Medroxyprogesterone acetate improved sleep apnea symptoms in some obese patients.

research Sexual Dimorphism Following In Vitro Ischemia in the Response to Neurosteroids and Mechanisms of Injury

6 citations, January 2020 in “BMC Neuroscience”

Male tissue has more cell death than female tissue after ischemia, and some neurosteroids only protect female cells.

View more "medroxyprogesterone" in research →

Community Join

1 / 1 results

community Only Minoxidil 2 Months Before After Photos

in Progress Pictures 132 upvotes 11 months ago

A user shared their 2-month hair growth progress using only Minoxidil, noting significant improvement and plans to continue despite a genetic predisposition to baldness. They apply Minoxidil twice daily, experienced a heat rash, and chose not to use Finasteride due to side effects.