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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 Reduced Metabolites Mediate Neuroprotective Effects of Progesterone in the Adult Rat Hippocampus. The Synthetic Progestin Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Provera) Is Not Neuroprotective

123 citations , June 2006 in “Journal of Neurobiology”

Progesterone protects brain cells, but Provera does not.

research Clinical and Metabolic Effects of Medroxyprogesterone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol Plus Drospirenone in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

35 citations , July 2008 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics”

MPA improved hormonal imbalances and acne in women with PCOS without affecting metabolism.

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 Treatment of Idiopathic Facial Hirsutism with Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Iontophoresis

1 citations , December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology”

Medroxyprogesterone acetate iontophoresis safely and effectively reduces facial hair growth in women.

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