Depo-Provera

This page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of Depo-Provera but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns.


Overview:

Depo-Provera
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Progesterone is a progestin or a synthetic form of the naturally occurring female sex hormone, progesterone. In a woman's normal menstrual cycle, an egg matures and is released from the ovaries (ovulation). The ovary then produces progesterone, preventing the release of further eggs and priming the lining of the womb for a possible pregnancy. If pregnancy occurs, progesterone levels in the body remain high, maintaining the womb lining. If pregnancy does not occur, progesterone levels in the body fall, resulting in a menstrual period. Progesterone tricks the body processes into thinking that ovulation has already occurred, by maintaining high levels of the synthetic progesterone. This prevents the release of eggs from the ovaries. For progesterone supplementation or replacement as part of an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) treatment for infertile women with progesterone deficiency and for the treatment of secondary amenorrhea. Also used as a female contraceptive.

Mechanism Of Action:
Binds to the progesterone and estrogen receptors. Target cells include the female reproductive tract, the mammary gland, the hypothalamus, and the pituitary. Once bound to the receptor, progestins like Progesterone will slow the frequency of release of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus and blunt the pre-ovulatory LH (luteinizing hormone) surge.

News Articles on Progesterone

Israel's treatment of Ethiopians 'racist'  -  05 Jan 2010
The contraceptive, known as Depo Provera, which is given by injection every three months, is considered by many doctors as a birth control method of last ... National

Contraceptive Depo-Provera May Weaken Bones  -  ‎Dec 23, 2009‎
23 (HealthDay News) -- In a study of women who received the "birth control shot" -- also known as depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera), ... BusinessWeek

Contraceptives Could Cause Bone Loss in Women  -  ‎Dec 31, 2009‎
The study followed 703 Caucasian, African American and Hispanic women using oral contraceptive pills (OCPs), the birth control shot Depo-Provera (depot ... Healia Health (blog)

Contraceptive injections weaken bones for half of women  -  ‎Dec 22, 2009‎
The UK brand name is Depo-Provera. Some women find it useful if they don't have a regular routine and find it hard to take a pill at the same time every day ... guardian.co.uk

Stopping contraception after menopause  -  ‎Dec 16, 2009‎
At what age can contraception (either oral contraceptives or medroxyprogesterone [Depo-Provera]) be safely discontinued in a postmenopausal patient? ... Clinical Advisor

Contraceptive Depo-Provera Weakens Bones  -  ‎Dec 24, 2009‎
A study has found women receiving 'depot medroxyprogesterone acetate' (Depo-Provera), an injected contraceptive administered to patients every three months, ... Visit Bulgaria

Hormonal contraceptives do more than prevent pregnancy  -  ‎Dec 29, 2009‎
Commonly known as Depo-Provera, the contraceptive has been under fire over the years for its links to decreases in bone density in women. ... Baby Chums

The Great 00s Sellout: Coming Soon  -  ‎Dec 31, 2009‎
...post prompts me to realize that “Y Control� by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs needs to be used to sell women birth-control options like Depo-Provera or the Nuva Ring. Firedoglake (blog)

Your Health: Stick to that New Year's resolution  -  ‎Dec 27, 2009‎
The study, published in Obstetrics & Gynecology, looked at an injected contraceptive known as DMPA or Depo-Provera, which more than 2 million American women ... Chicago Daily Herald

Same-Sex Marriage Legalized; France Considers Veil Ban  -  ‎Dec 26, 2009‎
Research in Women's Health at the University of Texas Medical Branch did a two-year study of 95 women who had an injection of Depo-Provera. ... Women's eNews

Unplanned births swamp Africa  -  ‎Dec 15, 2009‎
At a health clinic in Uganda, a woman gets an injection of the contraceptive drug Depo-Provera. BY SHASHANK BENGALI - McClatchy Newspapers SIRAKANO, ... News & Observer

Family planning waiver program offers inexpensive options for eligible females  -  ‎Dec 15, 2009‎
Two shots of the birth control Depo Provera cost $65. Women who enroll in the program can receive these prescriptions and services for free or at a ... Royal Purple News

피임주사 맞다 '골반골절' ìƒ?길ë?¼  -  ‎Dec 22, 2009‎
...피임제로 잘 알려진 ë?°í?¬-프로베ë?¼(depo-provera)로 잘 알려진 'depot medroxyprogesterone acetate' ë?¼ëŠ” 피임주사를 사용중ì?¸ 여성들ì?´ 사용 후 2ë…„ë‚´ 골반과 척추 ... 메디컬투데이

Pfizer says in partnership deal with BMP in China  -  ‎Nov 10, 2009‎
BMP, a specialty pharmaceutical company and a pediatric and women's health products maker in China, said the product, Depo-Provera (Medroxy-progesterone ... Reuters

BMP Sunstone Partners with Pfizer to Distribute Endometriosis Treatment in China  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
Depo-Provera is already SFDA approved for use in China. Although Pfizer and BMP Sunstone are positioning the product as a treatment for endometriosis, ... Seeking Alpha (blog)

What is Your Experience With Depo-Provera?  -  ‎Oct 22, 2009‎
Have You Received Depo-Provera Injections for More Than Two Years and Tried to Stop? Have you used Depo-Provera for birth control for two years or more? ... ABC News

Birth Control Injections Have Long Safety Record, But No Tests on So-Called ...  -  ‎Oct 26, 2009‎
For 15 years, Kae Guardi loved her Depo-Provera, taking injections of the synthetic birth control hormone once every three months ... ABC News

Birth control shot: too effective?  -  ‎Nov 5, 2009‎
Depo-Provera is a contraceptive given to women in the form of a shot once every three months. Doctors and fertility specialists agree it's an extremely ... KXRM

Pfizer China announces collaboration with BMP Sunstone for Depo-Provera  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
...under which BMP will exclusively import, distribute, and promote Pfizer's endometriosis product, Depo-Provera (Medroxy-progesterone acetate), in China. ... Trading Markets (press release)

Is Birth Control Safe? Are Certain Brands Best?  -  ‎Oct 22, 2009‎
The Depo-Provera shot is birth control. Withdrawal is birth control. If you choose not to have sex or certain kinds of sex with the aim of preventing ... RH Reality Check (blog)

Ashley Judd: Please, Population Control is Not the Answer for Congo  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
But the women know that three out of five babies will die, and they resist the "required" shots of Depo-Provera which line the shelves of these remote ... Huffington Post (blog)

Women Experience Depo-Provera Withdrawals  -  ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
..."I had headaches, backaches, and my period was like a monster," Nancy Jones said. "The cramping, irritability, and just overall feelings were horrible. ... Gather.com

Kershner, Lindley: We could use more work on campus sexual health  -  ‎Nov 4, 2009‎
...but only 29 percent provide birth control pills, and fewer still provide other forms of contraception such as Depo Provera, the patch or diaphragms. ... The State

The unkindest cut of all?  -  ‎Oct 29, 2009‎
A variety of drugs may be used - Depo Provera, for one, otherwise used for birth control, or anti-androgen drugs like Cyproterone, and Lupron. ... Health24.com

Condoms Encourage Promiscuity which Leads to More Infections: Namibian Bishop  -  ‎Oct 19, 2009‎
Citing a report by the World Health Organisation, the bishop mentioned the hormonal contraceptive Depo Provera, saying that some drugs are being sent to ... Lifesite

Esce a metà novembre un doppio di inediti e pezzi live dei BELLE & SEBASTIAN  -  ‎Oct 21, 2009‎
In severe cases, dialysis or organ replacement surgery may be needed. depo provera prescribing information weight loss clinic halls tn phentermine Because ... ImpattoSonoro

Pfizer faz parceria com BMP na China  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
...disse acreditar que o produto da Pfizer, o Depo-Provera® (Medroxy-progesterone Acetate), irá contribuir para o crescimento do seu negócio no continente. RCM Pharma

Hadım formülü bulundu  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
Erkeklik hormonu olarak nitelendirilen testosteron seviyesi cinsel suçluya enjeksiyon yoluyla verilecek “Depo-Provera� adlı ilaçla azaltılacak. ... Vatan

Турецкие депутаты-женщины предлагают каÑ?трировать мужчин  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
принÑ?л парламент Польши. Суть химичеÑ?кой каÑ?трации Ñ?оÑ?тоит в уменьшении уровнÑ? теÑ?тоÑ?терона в мужÑ?ком организме поÑ?редÑ?твом лекарÑ?тва «Depo-Provera». ... Vesti

Anna Bäsén: Fettdoktorn har spÃ¥rat ur totalt Fettdoktorn Annika Dahlqvist har ...  -  ‎Oct 19, 2009‎
Depo Provera? Läkemedelsbolagsprodukter som fick katastrofala biverkningar, trots att dom var godkända av Socialstyrelsen. Ha det bra käre proletär, ... Expressen

Iglesia católica ve deplorable fácil acceso a los anticonceptivos  -  ‎Nov 6, 2009‎
...una pastilla contra la impotencia sexual, y un anticonceptivo inyectable que se comercializa con mucho éxito en Estados Unidos Se trata de Depo-Provera, ... elPeriódico (Guatemala)

Castrarea chimică, soluÅ£ia radicală împotriva violatorilor  -  ‎Oct 21, 2009‎
...eliberaţi condiţionat, dar un judecător poate dispune administrarea injecţiilor cu Depo-Provera şi unui condamnat a cărui primă victimă are sub 13 ani. ... Evenimentul Zilei

화학ì ? 거세가 성범죄율 낮출 수 있ì?„까?  -  ‎Oct 22, 2009‎
...ìº?나다ì—?서는 ì•„ë?™ 성í?­í–‰ë²”ì—?게 1주ì?¼ì—? 한 번씩 'ë?°í?¬ 프로베ë?¼'(Depo Provera)와 'CPA'(Cyproterone Acetate)ë?¼ëŠ” 여성호르몬 복합물ì?„ 주사한다. ... 중앙일보

Teens' Bones Recover After Ending Depo-Provera  -  Feb 9, 2005
By Jeanie Lerche Davis. Teenage girls using the popular contraceptive Depo-Provera (search) are at risk for losing bone strength, just as adult women are. ... FOXNews

Teens taking Depo-Provera can recover lost bone density  -  Feb 8, 2005
By JULIE DAVIDOW. Teenagers recover bone loss while taking Depo-Provera once they stop using the injectable contraceptive, according to a new study from ... Seattle Post-Intelligencer - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Zambian Government Says Depo Provera Contraceptive Safe to Use and …  -  Apr 7, 2008
By Joe De Capua / Sanday Kabange. In Zambia, health officials say the injectable contraceptive Depo Provera is safe to use, following allegations earlier ... Voice of America

Depo Provera boosts family planning in villages  -  Nov 8, 2005
A recent study indicates that community-based provision of Depo Provera, an injectable contraceptive, is as effective as clinical distribution. ... New Vision

Zambia: Depo-Provera Administering Still On Hold  -  Feb 28, 2008
Ndola — GOVERNMENT has not started re-administering Depo-Provera, an injectable contraceptive, in public health institutions until a report from ... AllAfrica.com

What's the best contraceptive method for me?  -  Oct 2, 2006
I started the Depo Provera but it has been nothing but an awful experience. ... Depo Provera or Medroxy Progesterone Acetate is an injectable form of ... Jamaica Observer

Birth Control and Family Planning Injected Contraception - Birth...  -  Dec 31, 2008
Injected contraceptives are given once every 3 months. Most injectables are progestin-only. In the United States, depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate ... New York Times

Article: Depo-Provera has 2-year limit - Chicago Sun-Times | HighBeam...  -  Mar 25, 2005
Depo-Provera has 2-year limit ... find Chicago Sun-Times articles. Q. I have happily used the contraceptive-shot Depo-Provera and would like to continue to ... Pay-Per-View - Chicago Sun-Times - HighBeam Research

Article: TEENS TAKING DEPO-PROVERA CAN RECOVER LOST BONE …  -  Feb 8, 2005
TEENS TAKING DEPO-PROVERA CAN RECOVER LOST BONE DENSITY REBOUND OCCURS AFTER THEY STOP USING THE CONTRACEPTIVE.(News) ... find Seattle Post-Intelligencer ... Pay-Per-View - Seattle Post-Intelligencer - HighBeam Research

Zambia: Depo Provera Does Not Contain HIV - Chituwo  -  Feb 2, 2008
Ndola — HEALTH Minister, Brian Chituwo, has reassured the nation that scientific investigations into the injectable contraceptive, Depo Provera have not ... AllAfrica.com

Hormonal Contraceptive Fights Hot Flashes  -  May 16, 2005
By Charlene Laino. A single shot of the injectable contraceptive Depo-Provera may be better at combating hot flashes than the antidepressant Effexor, ... FOXNews

Menstrual Periods - Heavy, Prolonged, or Irregular  -  Dec 12, 2008
Depo-Provera uses a progestin called medroxyprogesterone. Most women who use Depo-Provera stop menstruating altogether after a year. Depo-Provera may be ... New York Times

Student raises concerns about alleged side-effects of Depo-Provera  -  Jan 25, 2006
TORONTO (CUP) -- Bone density and calcium intake are not issues that most women in their twenties think about on a daily basis. However, for a second-year ... Concordian (subscription)

Am I at risk for infertility or osteoporosis?  -  May 14, 2007
Depo Provera is a progesterone only hormonal form of contraception which is given by ... The use of the Depo Provera injection suppresses the production of ... Jamaica Observer

Zambia: Injectable Contraceptive Depo Provera Safe, US Embassy …  -  Jan 28, 2008
Ndola — THE United States embassy has said Depo Provera, an injectable contraceptive is safe as it meets the safety regulatory standards. ... AllAfrica.com

Dr Thomas Stuttaford  -  Jan 19, 2005
You should certainly discuss the side effects from Depo Provera with your own doctor or ... Depo Provera shouldn't cause long term problems with fertility. ... Times Online

Depo Provera Not On Pfizer's List .  -  Sep 18, 2007
Pfizer deleted Depo Provera from its roster of medicines when it acquired Phar macia in 2003 the original manu facturer of Depo Provera, We also wish to ... Philippine Daily Inquirer - Google News Archive

Class action suit filed over birth control drug  -  Dec 19, 2005
Canadian women looking for a trouble-free way to prevent pregnancy may be making themselves susceptible to osteoporosis, a condition that causes bones to ... CTV.ca

… from National ob/gyn Society Address Depo-Provera'R', Bone Loss  -  May 11, 2006
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - May 11, 2006) - The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) today released new guidelines for Canadian ... ccnmatthews.com

Contraception Hormone May Curb Spread of Breast Cancer  -  May 4, 2005
By Miranda Hitti. A hormone used in the contraceptive Depo-Provera may hamper the spread of breast cancer cells. However, that hasn't been shown in people. ... FOXNews

Birth Control - Choosing a Birth Control Method  -  May 22, 2008
Other health problems that might keep you from using a particular birth control method are relatively rare, especially in young women. ... WebMD

Other Options .  -  Sep 12, 2007
...for women who want to conceive promptly after stopping birth control. He said The Pill may take a few months to leave a woman's system while depo-provera ... Herald-Journal - Google News Archive

"Depo-Provera: Does this Contraceptive Choice Support the Health and ...  -  Mar 22, 2006
Wershler, Laura. "Depo-Provera: Does this Contraceptive Choice Support the Health and Well-Being of Adolescents and Young Women? ... Free with registration - Resources for Feminist Research - AccessMyLibrary.com

Depo-Provera.(Adult Health Advisor 2007)  -  May 31, 2007
Depo-Provera is a shot for women that prevents pregnancy. It uses a man-made form of the female hormone progesterone. (Progesterone is one of the hormones ... $4.95 - Clinical Reference Systems - ECNext

Pfizer sued again over Depo-Provera  -  Dec 17, 2005
A $700 million class action lawsuit against Pfizer Inc. alleges young women who took the birth control medication Depo-Provera have developed osteoporosis. ... Pay-Per-View - Toronto Star - Factiva, from Dow Jones

The end of menstruation  -  Feb 4, 2008
The drug Lybrel promises to free women from their monthly curse. But today it's a sales pitch that seems hopelessly outdated. By Tracy Clark-Flory ... Salon

Depo-Provera better than Effexor for hot flashes, study suggests  -  Dec 13, 2006
A recent study has shown that women who use Effexor to relieve their hot flashes might find better relief by using Depo-Provera instead. ... HealthCentral.com

Depo-Provera.(Pediatric Advisor 2007)  -  May 31, 2007
Depo-Provera is a contraceptive, often referred to as "depo." Depo-Provera consists of the hormone medroxyprogesterone which is similar to the body's ... $4.95 - Clinical Reference Systems - ECNext

Depo-Provera has 2-year limit  -  Mar 25, 2005
Q. I have happily used the contraceptive-shot Depo-Provera and would like to continue to do so. My gynecologist told me that two years is the limit. ... $2.95 - Chicago Sun-Times - NewsBank

Depo-Provera.(Women's Health Advisor 2006)(contraceptives for women) …  -  Nov 1, 2006
Depo-Provera is a shot for women that prevents pregnancy. It uses a man-made form of the female hormone progesterone. (Progesterone is one of the hormones ... $4.95 - Clinical Reference Systems - ECNext

Depo Provera  -  Jan 5, 2007
...please can somone help me... i am only 20 myears old i went on the depo provera when i was 17 and i was on it 2 years without a break.. i think my last shot ... Raising Kids - Raising Kids

Depo- Provera gets health warning  -  Jul 5, 2005
Health Canada is warning women using the birth control medication Depo-Provera that the injection should only be used as a last resort and for a short ... Pay-Per-View - Toronto Star - Factiva, from Dow Jones

Depo-provera.(Pediatric Advisor 2006)(Drug overview)  -  Nov 1, 2006
Depo-Provera is a contraceptive, often referred to as "depo." Depo-Provera consists of the hormone medroxyprogesterone which is similar to the body's ... $4.95 - Clinical Reference Systems - ECNext

… density returns when teens stop using Depo Provera, Group Health...  -  Feb 2, 2005
SEATTLE--A new study of the popular injectable contraceptive Depo-Provera shows that teenagers' bone density recovers after they stop using the drug. ... PsychCentral.com

Lawmakers seek chemical castration for sex offenders  -  May 29, 2007
SALEM (AP) - The state is close to approving a Corrections Department budget that includes money to expand the state's chemical castration program. ... Coos Bay World

Depo-Provera.(Drug overview)  -  May 24, 2006
Depo-Provera is a contraceptive, often referred to as "depo." Depo-Provera consists of the hormone medroxyprogesterone which is similar to the body's ... $4.95 - Clinical Reference Systems - ECNext

Row as family planning drug is recalled  -  Mar 28, 2008
But Depo Provera has caused such an uproar among Zambians that a Member of Parliament has demanded that the American ambassador to Zambia Carmen Martinez, ... Mmegi Online

Birth control and a whole lot more  -  Oct 16, 2007
BY JENNIFER CROSSLEY NYT REGIONAL MEDIA GROUP. In Hippocrates' time, the seeds from the flowering plant called Queen Anne's Lace was the method of choice. ... Ocala

Depo-Provera gets black box for BMD loss with long-term use.(Women's ...  -  Jan 1, 2005
The US Food and Drug Administration has added a black box warning to Depo-Provera to emphasize the potential for bone mineral density loss with long-term ... Free with registration - Family Practice News - AccessMyLibrary.com

Depo Provera May Up Diabetes Risk in Some Women  -  Mar 22, 2006
By Will Boggs, MD. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Contraception with depot medroxyprogesterone acetate is associated with an increase in the risk of diabetes ... RedOrbit

Whole Show Blow-by-Blow  -  Dec 12, 2008
The Current also contacted Pfizer, the company that makes Depo Provera in Canada. ... "Depo Provera should be used as a birth control method or endometrial ... CBC.ca

Depo-Provera.(Drug overview)  -  May 24, 2006
Depo-Provera is a shot for women that prevents pregnancy. It uses a man-made form of the female hormone progesterone. (Progesterone is one of the hormones ... $4.95 - Clinical Reference Systems - ECNext

Medical Q&A: Depo-Provera a more effective birth control  -  Jun 7, 2005
Depo-Provera injections are one of the most effective methods of birth control, being 10 times more effective than birth control pills. ... News-Leader.com

One size does not fit all when it comes to contraceptives  -  Aug 7, 2007
Popular birth-control methods include (from left) the vaginal ring, birth control pills and intrauterine devices. A 2002 survey by the National Center for ... Times Daily

Loislaw Federal District Court Opinions - COLVILLE v. PHARMACIA & …  -  Jul 10, 2008
COLVILLE v. PHARMACIA & UPJOHN COMPANY LLC (NDFla. 7-10-2008) CASSANDRA COLVILLE, an individual Plaintiff, v. PHARMACIA & UPJOHN COMPANY LLC, ... Pay-Per-View - Loislaw Federal District Court Opinions - Loislaw

Teens recover bone mass  -  Feb 23, 2005
Female teenagers recovered bone mass after they stopped using Pfizer Inc.'s Depo-Provera injectable birth-control drug, reversing losses related to it, ... Pay-Per-View - Chicago Tribune - ProQuest Archiver

Parents Take Extreme Measures to Stop Growth of Mentally Disabled …  -  Jan 4, 2007
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. NANCY GRACE, HOST: Tonight: Hold that Diet Coke! ... CNN International

"Depo-Provera: Does this Contraceptive Choice Support the Health and ...  -  Mar 22, 2006
..."Depo-Provera: Does this Contraceptive Choice Support the Health and Well-Being of Adolescents and Young Women?".(HEALTH/SANTE)(Brief article) ... find ... Pay-Per-View - Resources for Feminist Research - HighBeam Research

Worley v. Phizer, Inc., 535 F.Supp.2d 1252 (MDAla. 03/03/2008)  -  Mar 3, 2008
Worley alleges that she suffered injuries as a result of five years of using Depo Provera, a form of birth control administered by injection. ... $2.95 - U.S. District Court, Middle District of... - VersusLaw

Substantial Bone Loss Seen with Depo-Provera Use  -  Jan 5, 2005
NEW YORK - The results of a new study confirm that using the contraceptive Depo-Provera is associated with bone loss. Depo-Provera, also known as DMPA, ... Epoch Times Ireland - The Epoch Times Ireland

Depo-Provera Lowers Bone Density In Young Women  -  Jun 27, 2005
Depo-Provera, the injectable contraceptive used by more than 9 million women worldwide, may have a negative effect on bone growth in young women before ... i-newswire.com

Research brief: Depo-provera and bone loss.(Brief Article)  -  Mar 4, 2005
Adolescent women who use DMPA contraception Depo-Provera experience increased bone loss, but this is reversible, according to US research. ... Free with registration - GP - AccessMyLibrary.com

… Opinions - IN RE DEPO-PROVERA PRODUCTS LIABILITY LITIGATION ( …  -  Aug 6, 2007
IN RE DEPO-PROVERA PRODUCTS LIABILITY LITIGATION (JPML 2007) 499 F. Supp.2d 1348 IN RE: DEPO-PROVERA PRODUCTS LIABILITY LITIGATION. MDL No. 1856. ... Pay-Per-View - Loislaw Federal District Court Opinions - Loislaw

Depo-Provera users prone to cervical infections.(Infectious Diseases)(...  -  Jan 1, 2005
Use of Depo-Provera was significantly associated with the development of cervical infections in a study of 819 women, said Charles S. Morrison, Ph.D. ... Free with registration - Internal Medicine News - AccessMyLibrary.com

Pfizer gets OK for added use of contraceptive - Mar. 29, 2005  -  Mar 29, 2005
The drug is an improved version of the contraceptive depo provera, ... Depo provera was submitted to the FDA in the 1970s, but animal studies raised ... CNNMoney.com

Press Release: FDA Approves Pfizer's Depo-subQ provera 104(TM) for …  -  Mar 29, 2005
Depo-Provera is a shot (injection) for women that prevents pregnancy ... countries ... Depo-Provera is a synthetic form of the female hormone progesterone . ... Pay-Per-View - PR Newswire - HighBeam Research

Article: FDA yet to approve pill that stops periods all together -...  -  Jul 6, 2006
Famula said drugs such as Depo Provera and Seasonale are most likely to be successful and ... "Depo Provera, while usually reducing the number of periods, ... Pay-Per-View - University Wire - HighBeam Research

Depo-Provera warning.(Royal College of General Practitioners )(Family...  -  Aug 19, 2005
The intramuscular contraceptive injection Depo-Provera should not be used as first-line contraception in women under 25 years, according to the RCGP. ... Free with registration - GP - AccessMyLibrary.com

Ask the Doctor  -  Feb 21, 2008
Depo Provera, a long acting progesterone only contraceptive may upset this balance ... When one stops using Depo Provera injections, the period usually ... Daily Monitor

JOURNAL WATCH: Depo-Provera bone loss reversible  -  Feb 19, 2005
The bone loss associated with use of Depo-Provera may not be permanent, a new study suggests. Researchers compared 80 adolescent women on Depo-Provera and ... Pay-Per-View - Pulse - Factiva, from Dow Jones

Cancer vaccines, birth control, emergency contraception -- with all...  -  Feb 11, 2007
Leigh Ann Hilldebrand talks in a voice loud enough to be heard over the music and conversations at Sneakers, a sports restaurant in San Carlos. ... San Francisco Chronicle

Newell v. Ohio Dep't of Rehabilitation and Correction, 2005 -Ohio-...  -  Dec 19, 2005
James P. Dinsmore Attorney for Defendant Assistant Attorney General 150 East Gay Street, 23rd Floor Columbus, Ohio 43215-3130. ... $2.95 - Ohio Court of Claims - VersusLaw

Class Action Suit Says Depo-Provera Birth Control Drug Causes …  -  Dec 21, 2005
By Gudrun Schultz. December 21, 2005 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Women are suing the makers of Depo-Provera birth control, saying it has caused them severe bone ... lifesite.net

Now, a birth control bonanza; As safer and more advanced contraceptive...  -  Jul 10, 2006
Two brands of birth control pills, both approved earlier this year and now available, feature shorter periods than the usual five to seven days. ... Pay-Per-View - Los Angeles Times - ProQuest Archiver

Mayo Clinic expertise  -  Jan 25, 2008
Housecall, our weekly general-interest e-newsletter, keeps you up to date on a wide variety of health topics with timely, reliable, practical information, ... MayoClinic.com

Menstruation: Cycle of pain or creativity?  -  Jun 10, 2007
San Francisco artist Vanessa Tiegs says she wanted to create an image of menstruation that was "both positive and thoughtful." ... USA Today

Article: Some contraceptive choices.(News) - Evening Chronicle ( …  -  Nov 7, 2005
Some contraceptive choices.(News) ... find Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England) articles. Ortho evra patch Around 1% of women use this method and it's 99% ... Pay-Per-View - Evening Chronicle - HighBeam Research

FDA Safety Labeling Changes: Depo-Provera, Tracleer, Tabloid  -  Feb 2, 2005
Feb. 2, 2005 — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved revisions to drug safety labeling last November, advising healthcare professionals of the ... Medscape

Self-administration may boost Depo-Provera popularity  -  Jun 27, 2005
A recently developed, self-administered form of depo medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) will be welcomed by the majority of existing users, ... Medwire (subscription)

Article: Depo Provera may raise insulin in obese teens.(Adolescent …  -  Sep 1, 2006
Depo Provera may raise insulin in obese teens.(Adolescent Health) ... find Internal Medicine News articles. BOSTON -- The use of medroxyprogesterone may ... Pay-Per-View - Internal Medicine News - HighBeam Research

pregnant after Depo Provera  -  Jan 29, 2007
Glad to see there is some good news out there. I just skipped my depo shot 2 weeks ago for the first time in two years. I want to get pregnant and had no ... Raising Kids - Raising Kids

Advising young women on choice of contraception  -  Mar 12, 2005
Newspaper headlines about venous thromboembolism and cancer risk, together with less serious worries over weight gain and acne, may leave GPs feeling they ... Pay-Per-View - Pulse - Factiva, from Dow Jones

Arkansas Regulations - 216.310 Depo-Provera Injections  -  Apr 2, 2008
216.310 Depo-Provera Injections 10-13-03 Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera) for contraception, 150 mg by injection, is covered. ... Pay-Per-View - Arkansas Regulations - Loislaw

Article: Depo-Provera prescribing information changes.(Brief Article)...  -  Jan 13, 2005
Depo-Provera prescribing information changes.(Brief Article) ... find Australasian Business Intelligence articles. Jan 12, 2005 (New Zealand Pharmacy - ABIX ... Pay-Per-View - Australasian Business Intelligence - HighBeam Research

Arkansas Regulations - 216.310 Depo-Provera Injections  -  Apr 2, 2008
216.310 Depo-Provera Injections 10-13-03 Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera) for contraception, 150 mg by injection, is covered for Medicaid-eligible ... Pay-Per-View - Arkansas Regulations - Loislaw

Depo Provera- Need help  -  May 17, 2006
9 years is a long time to be on depo theys quite alot of risks havin it for so long? i had only 3 injections last 1 neally a year ago and stil no luck i've ... Raising Kids - Raising Kids

Loislaw Federal District Court Opinions - MONTAGNON v. PFIZER, INC. (...  -  Oct 31, 2008
MONTAGNON v. PFIZER, INC. (Conn. 10-31-2008) MELANIE MONTAGNON, Plaintiff, v. PFIZER, INC., Defendant. CIVIL ACTION NO. 3:06-cv-00280 (VLB). ... Pay-Per-View - Loislaw Federal District Court Opinions - Loislaw

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)  -  Dec 7, 2007
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a tricky condition to identify, partly because it has such a wide variety of signs and symptoms. Mood swings, tender breasts, ... CNN

Depo Provera Increase Diabetes Risk in Women  -  Mar 28, 2006
Contraception with depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) is associated with an increase in the risk of diabetes in some Latino women with prior ... Diabetes In Control

TradeName : Depo-provera, Deviry, Farlutal, Meprate, Modus, Orgamed, ...  -  Nov 29, 2008
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : Medroxyprogesterone is used to treat amenorrhoea ie, the absence of menstrual periods and abnormal bleeding from uterus ... MedIndia

Depo provera:possible unplanned pregnancy  -  Apr 30, 2005
...i agree with janey, take a test if you have an worries. you can still ovulate if you do not have a period. i assume you are still on depo. if this is the ... Raising Kids - Raising Kids

Depo Provera- Need help  -  Oct 30, 2005
Hi all. I've been reading a lot here about how long it takes to conceive after having the shot, and I was wondering how likely it is for fertility to return ... Raising Kids - Raising Kids

The truth behind the new depo label. | Article from Women's Health …  -  Jul 1, 2005
In contrast, the FDA was quick to act on Depo Provera, insisting that the contraceptive shots carry the highest level of warning to inform women that bone ... Pay-Per-View - Women's Health Activist - HighBeam Research

Effective Sex Education  -  Feb 23, 2005
Nicholas D. Kristof claims that "there's plenty of evidence" that contraception-based sex education works ("Bush's Sex Scandal," column, Feb. 16). ... New York Times

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Depo-Provera is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsAgolutin; Amen; Bio-Luton; CCRIS 533; Colprosterone; Corlutin; Corlutina; Corluvite; Corporin; Corpus Luteum Hormone; Crinone; Crinone Progesterone Gel; Curretab; Cyclogest; Cyclogesterin; Cycrin; Delalutin; Depo-Provera; Depo-Subq Provera 104; Flavolutan; Fologenon; Gesterol; Gesterol 100; Gesterol 50; Gestiron; Gestone; Gestormone; Gestron; Glanducorpin; Gynlutin; Gynoluton; Gynolutone; HSDB 3389; Hormoflaveine; Hormoluton; Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate; Lingusorbs; Lipo-Lutin; Lucorteum; Lucorteum Sol; Luteal Hormone; Luteine; Luteinique; Luteocrin Normale; Luteodyn; Luteogan; Luteohormone; Luteol; Luteopur; Luteosan; Luteostab; Luteovis; Lutex; Lutidon; Lutin; Lutociclina; Lutocuclin M; Lutocyclin; Lutocyclin M; Lutocylin; Lutocylol; Lutoform; Lutogyl; Lutren; Lutromone; MPA; Medroxyprogesterone Acetate; Membrettes; Methylpregnone; NSC 64377; NSC-9704; Nalutron; PROGESTERONE; Percutacrine; Percutacrine Luteinique; Piaponon; Pranone; Pregnenedione; Prempro/Premphase; Primolut; Prochieve; Progekan; Progestasert; Progesterol; Progesterona [Inn-Spanish]; Progesterone; Progesterone [Ban:Inn:Jan]; Progesterone [Progestins]; Progesteronum; Progesteronum [Inn-Latin]; Progestin; Progestogel; Progestol; Progeston; Progestone; Progestosol; Progestron; Progestronol; Projestaject; Prolets; Prolidon; Prolutin; Proluton; Prolutone; Prometrium; Protormone; Provera; Syngesterone; Syngestrets; Synovex S; Syntolutan; Thiuram E; Thiuranide; Utrogestan

Drug Category:
Depo-Provera is categorized under the following by the FDA: Contraceptives; Progestins; ATC:G03AC06; ATC:G03DA02; ATC:G03DA03; ATC:G03DA04; ATC:L02AB02

Dosage Forms:
CAPSULE; GEL; IMPLANT; LIQUID; SOLUTION

Absorption:
Progesterone absorption is prolonged with an absorption half-life of approximately 25-50 hours.

Interactions:
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Chemical IUPAC Name:
17-acetyl-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one





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