pregnancy prevention raises much concern to many pet owners. female cats usually show undesirable behaviour during oestrus. nowadays, researchers try to explore the reliable and effective ways to prevent oestrus signs in queens. the results of their studies prove that hormone therapy is probably one of the most reliable methods for this purpose. the aim of our study was to compare the effect of...

OBJECTIVE To identify continuation rates of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera) and characteristics of long-term users in a population of inner-city, minority adolescents with high pregnancy rates. DESIGN Retrospective medical record review. SETTING An inner-city adolescent clinic and an adolescent pregnancy program. METHODS A review of the medical records of 250 females aged...

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...

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...

OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy and safety of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system and oral medroxyprogesterone acetate in the treatment of idiopathic heavy menstrual bleeding. METHODS In this multicenter, randomized, controlled study, women aged 18 years or older with heavy menstrual bleeding (menstrual blood loss 80 mL or more per cycle) were randomly assigned to six cycles of...

OBJECTIVE To measure the effect of 24 months of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate use on bone mineral density compared with oral contraception (pills) and nonhormonal contraception. METHODS Women aged 18-33 years self-selected oral contraception, depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, or nonhormonal contraception (controls). Those selecting pills were randomized to formulations containing either ...

OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy of multidose medroxyprogesterone acetate and a multidose monophasic combined oral contraceptive (OC) for hemodynamically stable women with nongestational, acute uterine bleeding. METHODS Hemodynamically stable patients with acute uterine bleeding sufficient to justify immediate medical or surgical intervention were enrolled in an open-label, randomized trial ...

background it seems that depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate (dmpa) use can have an effect on a woman’s oral health, and cause periodontal changes in adult women. however, there is little research in this regard and consensus has not been reached in the literature. objectives this study aimed to investigate the association between dmpa injection and periodontal health in reproductive age women. m...

Generally, progestogens, i.e. progesterone in combination with oestradiol esters, are used primarily in the treatment of menstrual irregularities to maintain endangered pregnancies. Their derivatives are orally active medroxyprogesterone acetate including hydroxyprogesterone caproate, chlormadinone acetate, megestrol acetate. Naturally occurring glucocorticoids are often used in medicine such a...