How does medroxyprogesterone make you gain weight?
Question posted by sharkieshaj on 10 Sep 2021
Last updated on 10 September 2021 by kanerechard
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kanerechard
10 Sep 2021
It can be concluded that when used as an injectable contraceptive, medroxyprogesterone acetate does not appear to have significant anabolic or fluid retaining properties, and that weight gain appears to be associated primarily with fat deposition. For more details please ask your doctor.
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weight loss (obesity/overweight), amenorrhea, medroxyprogesterone, weight
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- Medroxyprogesterone uses and safety info
- Medroxyprogesterone prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Medroxyprogesterone (detailed)
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