Depo-Provera
Depo-Provera is a form of progesterone, a female hormone that prevents ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Depo-Provera also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus....
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Depo-Provera Injectable Suspension
Depo-Provera is used for: Preventing pregnancy. It may also be used to manage pain associated with endometriosis. It may also be used for certain conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Depo-Provera
Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection is given in the buttock or upper arm to prevent pregnancy. It is more than 99 percent effective; your chances of becoming pregnant during the first year of use are less than 1 in 100. The injection is given every 3 months (13 weeks) by your doctor. Depo-Provera...
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Depo-Provera
DEPO-PROVERA Contraceptive Injection (CI) contains medroxyprogesterone acetate, a derivative of progesterone, as its active ingredient. Medroxyprogesterone acetate is active by the parenteral and oral routes of administration. It is a white to off-white; odorless crystalline powder that is stable...
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Breast - premenstrual tenderness and swelling
...decrease symptoms. Diuretics (water pills) taken in the premenstrual phase may reduce breast swelling and tenderness. A prescription medicine called Depo-Provera is available for those who experience premenstrual breast swelling and tenderness. This drug relieves symptoms by eliminating menstrual periods....
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See also: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Amenorrhea, Birth Control, Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Hyperplasia, Prophylaxis, Endometriosis, Renal Cell Carcinoma

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