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Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Depo-Provera)

A synthetic progestin that is derived from 17-hydroxyprogesterone. It is a long-acting contraceptive that is effective both orally or by intramuscular injection and has also been used to treat breast and endometrial neoplasms.
Also Known As:
Depo-Provera; Provera; Curretab; Cycrin; DepoProvera; (6 alpha)-17-(Acetoxy)-6-methylpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione; 6-alpha-Methyl-17alpha-hydroxyprogesterone Acetate; Farlutal; Gestapuran; Medroxyprogesterone 17-Acetate, (6 alpha,17 alpha)-Isomer; Medroxyprogesterone 17-Acetate, (6 beta)-Isomer; Perlutex; Veramix; 6 alpha Methyl 17alpha hydroxyprogesterone Acetate; Depo Medroxyprogesterone Acetate; Depo Provera; Medroxyprogesterone 17 Acetate; Depo-Medroxyprogesterone Acetate; Medroxyprogesterone 17-Acetate; Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 17-(acetyloxy)-6-methyl-, (6alpha)-
Networked: 2154 relevant articles (116 outcomes, 453 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. Lanari, Claudia: 15 articles (01/2022 - 05/2002)
2. Curtis, Kathryn M: 12 articles (04/2020 - 06/2002)
3. Hyder, Salman M: 12 articles (01/2017 - 10/2007)
4. Manson, JoAnn E: 9 articles (05/2022 - 02/2009)
5. Baeten, Jared M: 8 articles (09/2022 - 01/2004)
6. Stefanick, Marcia L: 8 articles (01/2020 - 12/2002)
7. Bahamondes, Luis: 8 articles (06/2018 - 02/2010)
8. Besch-Williford, Cynthia: 8 articles (02/2016 - 10/2007)
9. Chlebowski, Rowan T: 7 articles (05/2022 - 06/2003)
10. Bonny, Andrea E: 7 articles (01/2020 - 04/2004)

Related Diseases

1. Breast Neoplasms (Breast Cancer)
2. Endometriosis
3. Neoplasms (Cancer)
4. Endometrial Neoplasms (Endometrial Cancer)
5. Hemorrhage

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. N,N-dimethyl-4-anisidine (DMPA)
2. Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Depo-Provera)
3. Conjugated (USP) Estrogens (Premarin)
4. Progestins (Progestagens)
5. Tamoxifen
6. Levonorgestrel (Plan B)
7. Estradiol (Delestrogen)
8. Estrogens (Estrogen)
9. Contraceptive Agents (Contraceptives)
10. Oral Contraceptives

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Injections
3. Contraception (Birth Control)
4. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
5. Hormone Replacement Therapy (Therapy, Hormone Replacement)