Depo-provera side effects in men
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9 Common Depo-Provera Side Effects
Summary
Depo-Provera is a progestin-based birth control shot. Common side effects include irregular or no periods, bone thinning, weight gain, delayed ovulation, injection site reactions, and depression. Some may also experience headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. Be sure to discuss any concerns with your doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most side effects from Depo-Provera go away within two to three months.
Depo-Provera is safe for most people. However, people with liver disease, heart disease or stroke, lupus, or breast cancer should avoid using it.
Most Depo-Provera side effects can be treated. Abnormal vaginal bleeding may be treated with oral estrogen supplementation. Weight gain may be averted through a healthy, low-fat diet and regular exercise. Bone thinning may be fully or partially reversed by stopping Depo-Provera. Taking daily calcium and vitamin D supplements and getting regular exercise may also help protect your bones. If you get headaches, taking an over-the-counter pain medication should help.
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The use of medroxyprogesterone acetate for the treatment of sexually inappropriate behaviour in patients with dementia
Abstract
Sexually inappropriate behaviour in a patient with dementia can be a problem for caregivers. Little research has been done concerning treatment for this behavioural disorder. The hormone medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) is a known, but infrequently used, treatment option. We describe a series of 5 cases in which MPA was used successfully to control inappropriate sexual behaviours in men with dementia.
Medical subject headings: dementia, disinhibition, medroxyprogesterone acetate, sexual disorder
Abstract
Un comportement sexuel inapproprié chez un patient atteint de démence peut poser un problème pour les soignants. Il s'est fait peu de recherches sur le traitement de ce trouble du comportement. L'acétate de médroxyprogestérone (MPA) constitue un traitement hormonal possible connu mais peu utilisé. Nous décrivons une série de cinq cas où l'on a utilisé le MPA avec succès pour contrôler un comportement sexuel inapproprié chez des hommes atteints de démence.
Introduction
Behavioural problems are common in dementia and present a burden to caregivers. Agitation is estimated to occur in 50%–60% of patients with dementia.1 Although much less comm