Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Use and the Development and Progression of Uterine Leiomyoma

CONCLUSION: Recent use of DMPA was associated with reduced leiomyoma development and increased leiomyoma loss. Such changes in early leiomyoma development in young women could delay symptom onset and reduce the need for invasive treatment.PMID:35576339 | PMC:PMC9015023 | DOI:10.1097/AOG.0000000000004745

Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - May 16, 2022 Category: OBGYN Authors: Quaker E Harmon Stacy A Patchel Shanshan Zhao David M Umbach Tracy E Cooper Donna D Baird Source Type: research