Prevention of osteoporosis by medroxyprogesterone acetate in postmenopausal women. 1991

S G McNeeley, and J S Schinfeld, and T G Stovall, and F W Ling, and B H Buxton
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis.

The effect of medroxyprogesterone acetate 10 mg BID alone, conjugated estrogens alone or in a combination regimen for the prevention of osteoporosis was determined in 36 postmenopausal women using single photon densitometry. No significant differences in cortical or trabecular bone mass over time were detected in women between the three treatment groups, although a slight increase in bone mass was noted in women with the combined therapy. Medroxyprogesterone acetate appears efficacious in preventing postmenopausal osteoporosis, and may be especially useful in women with contraindications to estrogen replacement therapy.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008525 Medroxyprogesterone A synthetic progestational hormone used in veterinary practice as an estrus regulator. (6 alpha)-17-Hydroxy-6-methylpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione,Methylhydroxyprogesterone,Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 17-hydroxy-6-methyl-, (6alpha)-,17 alpha-Hydroxy-6 alpha-Methylprogesterone,Adgyn Medro,17 alpha Hydroxy 6 alpha Methylprogesterone
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D002118 Calcium A basic element found in nearly all tissues. It is a member of the alkaline earth family of metals with the atomic symbol Ca, atomic number 20, and atomic weight 40. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and combines with phosphorus to form calcium phosphate in the bones and teeth. It is essential for the normal functioning of nerves and muscles and plays a role in blood coagulation (as factor IV) and in many enzymatic processes. Coagulation Factor IV,Factor IV,Blood Coagulation Factor IV,Calcium-40,Calcium 40,Factor IV, Coagulation
D004341 Drug Evaluation Any process by which toxicity, metabolism, absorption, elimination, preferred route of administration, safe dosage range, etc., for a drug or group of drugs is determined through clinical assessment in humans or veterinary animals. Evaluation Studies, Drug,Drug Evaluation Studies,Drug Evaluation Study,Drug Evaluations,Evaluation Study, Drug,Evaluation, Drug,Evaluations, Drug,Studies, Drug Evaluation,Study, Drug Evaluation
D004359 Drug Therapy, Combination Therapy with two or more separate preparations given for a combined effect. Combination Chemotherapy,Polychemotherapy,Chemotherapy, Combination,Combination Drug Therapy,Drug Polytherapy,Therapy, Combination Drug,Chemotherapies, Combination,Combination Chemotherapies,Combination Drug Therapies,Drug Polytherapies,Drug Therapies, Combination,Polychemotherapies,Polytherapies, Drug,Polytherapy, Drug,Therapies, Combination Drug
D004966 Estrogens, Conjugated (USP) A pharmaceutical preparation containing a mixture of water-soluble, conjugated estrogens derived wholly or in part from URINE of pregnant mares or synthetically from ESTRONE and EQUILIN. It contains a sodium-salt mixture of estrone sulfate (52-62%) and equilin sulfate (22-30%) with a total of the two between 80-88%. Other concomitant conjugates include 17-alpha-dihydroequilin, 17-alpha-estradiol, and 17-beta-dihydroequilin. The potency of the preparation is expressed in terms of an equivalent quantity of sodium estrone sulfate. Conjugated Equine Estrogen,Conjugated Estrogen,Estrogenic Substances, Conjugated,Progen,Carentil,Climarest,Climopax,Congest,Conjugated Equine Estrogens,Conjugated Estrogens,Dagynil,Estro-Feminal,Estrogenic Hormones, Conjugated,Estrogens, Conjugated,Femavit,Oestro-Feminal,Oestrofeminal,Prelestrin,Premarin,Presomen,Progens,Transannon,Conjugated Estrogenic Hormones,Conjugated Estrogenic Substances,Equine Estrogen, Conjugated,Equine Estrogens, Conjugated,Estro Feminal,Estrogen, Conjugated,Estrogen, Conjugated Equine,Oestro Feminal
D004967 Estrogens Compounds that interact with ESTROGEN RECEPTORS in target tissues to bring about the effects similar to those of ESTRADIOL. Estrogens stimulate the female reproductive organs, and the development of secondary female SEX CHARACTERISTICS. Estrogenic chemicals include natural, synthetic, steroidal, or non-steroidal compounds. Estrogen,Estrogen Effect,Estrogen Effects,Estrogen Receptor Agonists,Estrogenic Agents,Estrogenic Compounds,Estrogenic Effect,Estrogenic Effects,Agents, Estrogenic,Agonists, Estrogen Receptor,Compounds, Estrogenic,Effects, Estrogen,Effects, Estrogenic,Receptor Agonists, Estrogen
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults

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