Definition of "medroxyprogesterone" []

• A progestin, a synthetic variant of the human hormone progesterone. (noun)

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• "Some experts surmise the extra risk was due to the type of progesterone used in the trial, a synthetic form called medroxyprogesterone acetate MPA."
• "Some women who take the birth control shot (full name medroxyprogesterone, brand name Depo-Provera) find it weakens their bones."
• "Some women who take the birth control shot full name medroxyprogesterone, brand name Depo-Provera find it weakens their bones."