The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has recommended that the product information for ...

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has announced an update to the product information for medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), following new findings linking prolonged use ...

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Use of long-acting, reversible contraceptives is associated with an increased risk of certain cancers, a study suggests.

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Depo-Provera, commonly referred to as the birth control shot, is the brand name of the medication depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA). DMPA contains progestin, a synthetic hormone that works ...

There have been 32 cases of meningioma reported in 20 years globally, however none have been reported in South Africa.

"For example, ART pregnancies, during the study period were more often exposed to progestogens like medroxyprogesterone acetate, which may have been used to treat threatened or recurrent ...

Anna Kemp-Casey, who led the study. "For example, ART pregnancies, during the study period were more often exposed to progestogens like medroxyprogesterone acetate, which may have been used to ...

The state administers medroxyprogesterone acetate treatment, which aims to reduce sexual interest and activity or "an approved pharmaceutical agent" for the treatment. Holt said he wants to move ...