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Provera

Known as: provera [brand name] 
brand name of a synthetic female sex hormone
National Institutes of Health

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Depo-Provera

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Medroxyprogesteronemedroxyprogesterone acetate

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2005
2005
Safety and feasibility of community-based distribution of Depo Provera in Nakasongola Uganda. Final report.
The broad goal of this study was to improve access to contraceptive services in Uganda and elsewhere. The primary objective of… 
1980
1980
Long-term contraception with Depo-Provera: a clinical evaluation.
Depo-Provera has been used as a long-acting injectable contraceptive. The results of the study carried out for more than 2 years… 
Review
1980
Review
1980
Depo-Provera: new developments in a decade-old controversy.
Examines the 10-year controversy surrounding Depo-Provera, the long acting injectable contraceptive. Although banned as a… 
Review
1979
Review
1979
Depo-Provera and contraceptive risk: a case study of values in conflict.
Although the injectable contraceptive Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) is currently being used by 1.25 million women… 
1976
1976
Mammary nodules in dogs receiving Depo-Provera and progesterone: an interim progress report. (Abstract only)
A dose-related incidence of mammary nodules was observed in beagles receiving quarterly im injections of Depo-Provera… 
1975
1975
Use of depo-provera in the treatment of aggressive sexual offenders: preliminary report of three cases.
A preliminary report of the use of Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) in the treatment of 3 aggressive sexual offenders… 
1973
1973
Short- and long-term effects of a single injection of depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate (provera) on the vaginal smear, ovulation and mating in the rat.
Holtzman rats were used to study the effect of a single injection of depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate (Provera) on vaginal smear… 
1972
1972
Suppression of the pituitary-Leydig cell axis and sebum production in normal men by medroxyprogesterone acetate (provera).
Suppression of the pituitary-Leydig cell axis by medroxyprogesterone acetate (Provera) was studied in 4 normal men. Sebum… 
1969
1969
Depo-provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) as a female contraceptive agent.
This paper reports on the efficacy and acceptability of Depo-Provera (17 alpha-hydroxy-6-alpha methylprogesterone acetate) when… 
1963
1963
EFFECTS OF 17ALPHA-HYDROXY-6ALPHA-METHYLPROGESTERONE ACETATE (DEPO-PROVERA) ON URINARY GONADOTROPHINS AND OESTROGENS IN MAN.
200 mg or 100 mg of Depo-Provera was given in weekly injections to 3 phenotypic girls with gonadal dygensis and to 1 girl with…