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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.

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research Progestogens in Menopausal Hormone Therapy

10 citations , January 2015 in “Przeglad Menopauzalny”

Progestogens are essential in menopausal hormone therapy to prevent uterine cancer and must be chosen carefully based on individual needs.

research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Overview and Treatment

10 citations , November 2010 in “Journal of Pharmacy Practice”

The document says PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, diagnosed by certain criteria, and managed with lifestyle changes and various medications.

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.

research Treatment of Alopecia X with Medroxyprogesterone Acetate

10 citations , September 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology”

Medroxyprogesterone injections caused hair regrowth in some dogs with alopecia X.

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