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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 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.

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.

Effects of Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, the Copper IUD, and the Levonorgestrel Implant on Testosterone, Sex Hormone Binding Globulin, and Free Testosterone Levels: Ancillary Study of the ECHO Randomized Clinical Trial

research Effects of Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, the Copper IUD, and the Levonorgestrel Implant on Testosterone, Sex Hormone Binding Globulin, and Free Testosterone Levels: Ancillary Study of the ECHO Randomized Clinical Trial

March 2024 in “BMC women's health”

The levonorgestrel implant increases free testosterone and lowers SHBG more than DMPA-IM and the copper IUD.

Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Therapy for Hirsutism Is as Effective as High Dose Cyproterone Acetate but Results in a Longer Remission

research Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Therapy for Hirsutism Is as Effective as High Dose Cyproterone Acetate but Results in a Longer Remission

49 citations, April 1997 in “Human reproduction”

Hormone therapy for excessive hair growth is as good with GnRHa as with high-dose CPA, but GnRHa has longer-lasting results.

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