Elagolix, an Oral GnRH Antagonist, Versus Subcutaneous Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate for the Treatment of Endometriosis

Elagolix: a promising oral GnRH antagonist for endometriosis-associated pain

Postoperative depot medroxyprogesterone acetate versus continuous oral contraceptive pills in the treatment of endometriosis-associated pain: a randomized comparative trial.

BACKGROUND/AIM To evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of postoperative depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) versus postoperative continuous oral contraceptive (OC) pills in the treatment of endometriosis-associated pain. METHODS After a conservative surgery, 84 patients with symptomatic endometriosis were randomized to receive either intramuscular DMPA (150 mg) every 12 weeks for 24 we...

Sexual Dysfunction in Two Types of Hormonal Contraception: Combined Oral Contraceptives versus Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate

Background & aim: Sexual health is an essential element of quality of life, affecting both physical and psychological domains. Hormones used in contraceptive methods have contradictory effects on sexual function. In this study, we aimed to compare sexual function in women using combined oral contraceptives (COC) and depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), referred to healthcare centers affili...

Subcutaneous depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate.

To cite: Cameron S. Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care 2013;39:75–77. INTRODUCTION Since 2004, a micronised formulation of depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) that is delivered as a subcutaneous injection has been available. It is currently in clinical use in the USA and in nine countries throughout Europe. As of March 2013 this product is being marketed in the UK as Sa...

sexual dysfunction in two types of hormonal contraception: combined oral contraceptives versus depot medroxyprogesterone acetate

background & aim: sexual health is an essential element of quality of life, affecting both physical and psychological domains. hormones used in contraceptive methods have contradictory effects on sexual function. in this study, we aimed to compare sexual function in women using combined oral contraceptives (coc) and depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (dmpa), referred to healthcare centers affili...