INDICATIONS :
Medroxyprogesterone acetate is used for abnormal uterine bleeding and endometriosis.
USES :
Medroxyprogesterone acetate is a progestin (female hormone). It works by replacing the natural progesterone hormone that the body is unable to make. This treats painful, irregular/absent menstrual periods and prevents overgrowth of the lining of the uterus in menopausal women taking oestrogen (another female hormone). It also works as a contraceptive.
SIDE EFFECTS :
Headache, Abdominal pain, Nervousness, Depression, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Nausea, Breast pain, Uterine bleeding, Acne, Urticaria, Vaginal discharge, Abdominal discomfort.