Changes in body weight and blood pressure among women using Depo-Provera injection in Northwest Ethiopia | BMC Research Notes | Full Text https://t.co/yqj95FQnXO
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That’s bc Depo-Provera contains medroxyprogesterone acetate, a derivative of progesterone, as its active ingredient. Synthetic progestins are notorious for weight gain https://t.co/IKUAXhxTFH
RT @dangersofdepo: 2019: “The finding of this study revealed that there is an increased weight gain and BMI among Depo-Provera users compar…
RT @dangersofdepo: 2019: “The finding of this study revealed that there is an increased weight gain and BMI among Depo-Provera users compar…
RT @dangersofdepo: 2019: “The finding of this study revealed that there is an increased weight gain and BMI among Depo-Provera users compar…
@theconsciousdeb @AuhsdBond @Thespian_Lesbia For context, “depo-provera shots are the most popular contraceptive methods in Sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia, contributing to about 40% of the total method mix in the region.” https://t.co/HIUZ2FOTSZ Thi
RT @dangersofdepo: 2019: “The finding of this study revealed that there is an increased weight gain and BMI among Depo-Provera users compar…
2019: “The finding of this study revealed that there is an increased weight gain and BMI among Depo-Provera users compared to non-users, which really requires attention of health professionals and other stake holders…” https://t.co/m9pGBvasZo
@angiechuma it appears that some pharmaceutical companies re-introduced it (Teva, 2017) but there are many side effects that scientists should look into. Found a paper on its effects on women in Northern Ethiopia:https://t.co/aLsCsQA7aa we need safer a
RT @dangersofdepo: “This study indicates that Depo-Provera caused a significant weight gain. Weight gain varies from 1 to 14 kg. Excessive…
“This study indicates that Depo-Provera caused a significant weight gain. Weight gain varies from 1 to 14 kg. Excessive weight gain (≥ 10%) was observed in 9 (18%) of Depo-Provera users. Moreover, Depo-Provera users showed significant increase...” https:/
RT @IreadMad: @nutstothis @__jacker__ @a_zionist contraceptive option with a very low failure rate that has been available worldwide for ma…
@nutstothis @__jacker__ @a_zionist contraceptive option with a very low failure rate that has been available worldwide for many years. " https://t.co/3K7DTXnkTc
@nutstothis @__jacker__ @a_zionist I read the medical literature about Depo Provera. It's widely proscribed in Ethiopia & African countries. Many women want to take Depo Provera because it gives them more control over their bodies: their husbands may b
The contraceptive Depo Provera is commonly used in Ethiopia https://t.co/XfZ3Uaz3TV
@just_whatever @hurryupharry @israel_advocacy @CAMERAorgUK Ooops. meant to include the link: https://t.co/XfZ3Uaz3TV
RT @dangersofdepo: “The finding of this study revealed that there is an increased weight gain and BMI among Depo-Provera users compared to…
“The finding of this study revealed that there is an increased weight gain and BMI among Depo-Provera users compared to non-users, which really requires attention of health professionals...” https://t.co/nzLBmKt5nd
RT @BMC_series: This study in #BMCResNotes looks at changes in body weight and blood pressure among women using the Depo-Provera contracept…
This study in #BMCResNotes looks at changes in body weight and blood pressure among women using the Depo-Provera contraceptive injection in Northwest Ethiopia https://t.co/krHifml2UJ https://t.co/Z6enEc1zWM