Should depot medroxyprogesterone acetate be considered for additional uses?

Kinch RA, R A Kinch
Canadian Medical Association journal · 1982 · PMID:7139435 · PMC1862326
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This paper reviews the potential additional uses of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate beyond its current applications.

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endometriosis

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Methylprednisolone Contraceptive Agents, Female Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Methylprednisolone Methylprednisolone Methylprednisolone Methylprednisolone Acetate Risk

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