Medroxyprogesterone acetate [Depo Provera] injections. Development of striae

¹Bedfordshire and Luton Community NHS Trust, Luton, UK.

The British Journal of Family Planning

|April 22, 2000

Abstract:

A young girl developed extensive striae while on Depo Provera injections. She had gained some weight during the treatment. Endocrinal investigations were negative. The development of striae was attributed to her weight gain.

Keywords:

Biology Body Weight--changes Case Studies--women Contraception Contraceptive Agents, Female--side effects Contraceptive Agents, Progestin--side effects Contraceptive Agents--side effects Depo-provera--side effects Dermatological Effects Developed Countries Europe Family Planning Medroxyprogesterone Acetate--side effects Northern Europe Physiology Research Methodology Studies United Kingdom Women

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