Substance / Medication

Medroxyprogesterone

Overview

Active Ingredient
medroxyprogesterone
RxNorm CUI
6691

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

45 trials linked to this intervention

45
Total Trials
39
Recruiting
1
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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The effect of medroxyprogesterone acetate on apolipoproteins and lipoprotein(a) concentrations in postmenopausal women: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Cheng Qiujin, Yan Xiao, Prabahar Kousalya et al. · Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat · 2025
PMID: 39542236Meta-Analysis
Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and breast cancer: a systematic review.
Zürcher Aline, Knabben Laura, von Gernler Marc et al. · Arch Gynecol Obstet · 2024
PMID: 37966517Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
The impact of medroxyprogesterone acetate on lipid profiles in Women: A time and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Feng Li, Wang Le, Hernández-Wolters Benjamin et al. · Diabetes Res Clin Pract · 2024
PMID: 38142749Meta-Analysis
Self-administered subcutaneous medroxyprogesterone acetate for improving contraceptive outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Nabhan Ashraf, Elshafeey Farida, Mehrain Luna Marion et al. · BMC Womens Health · 2021
PMID: 34627229Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
A meta-analysis of the efficacy of progestin-primed ovarian stimulation with medroxyprogesterone acetate in ovulation induction in poor ovarian responders.
Cai Ruihong, Zheng Beihong, Lin Qiupin et al. · J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod · 2021
PMID: 33387677Meta-Analysis
Side Effects and Health Benefits of Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate: A Systematic Review.
Dianat Shokoufeh, Fox Edith, Ahrens Katherine A et al. · Obstet Gynecol · 2019
PMID: 30633132Meta-Analysis
Dietary intake and eating behavior in depot medroxyprogesterone acetate users: a systematic review.
Silva P, Qadir S, Fernandes A et al. · Braz J Med Biol Res · 2018
PMID: 29694506Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
The safety of subcutaneously administered depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (104mg/0.65mL): A systematic review.
Dragoman Monica V, Gaffield Mary E · Contraception · 2016
PMID: 26874275Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Medroxyprogesterone (substance)
SNOMED CT
126113007
UMLS CUI
C0025147
RxNorm CUI
6691

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 4 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

4
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
45
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.