Medroxyprogesterone acetate [Depo Provera] injections. Development of striae.
A young girl developed extensive striae while on Depo Provera injections. She had gained some weight during the treatment. Endocrinal investigations were negative. The development of striae was attributed to her weight gain.
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Bedfordshire and Luton Community NHS Trust, Luton, UK.
D000328:Adult; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D017258:Medroxyprogesterone Acetate / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011372:Progestins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D015430:Weight Gain
D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D011372:Progestins; D017258:Medroxyprogesterone Acetate