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Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA)

Meaning

Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA) is a synthetic progestin, a pharmaceutical compound that mimics the action of the naturally occurring hormone progesterone. Clinically, it is widely utilized as a long-acting contraceptive injection and in hormone replacement therapy protocols. DMPA exerts its primary effects by suppressing ovulation and inducing endometrial changes, but it is also known for its potential systemic metabolic and bone density effects.