Medroxyprogesterone acetate [Depo Provera] injections. Development of striae

Authors
Gupta, M
Citation
M. Gupta, Medroxyprogesterone acetate [Depo Provera] injections. Development of striae, BR J FAM PL, 26(2), 2000, pp. 104-105
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Public Health & Health Care Science
Journal title
BRITISH JOURNAL OF FAMILY PLANNING
ISSN journal
01448625 → ACNP
Volume
26
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
104 - 105
Database
ISI
SICI code
0144-8625(200004)26:2<104:MA[PID>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
A young girl developed extensive striae while on Depo Provera injections. S he had gained some weight during the treatment. Endocrinal investigations w ere negative. The development of striae was attributed to her weight gain.