<p><strong>Ovulation suppression</strong>: Medroxyprogesterone Acetate injectables suspension should be gently shaken just before use to ensure that the dose being administered represents a uniform suspension. The recommended dose is 150 mg/ml of this injectable suspension every three months administered by intramuscular injection in the gluteal or deltoid muscle. The initial injection should be given during the first 5 days after the onset of a menstrual period; within the 5 days post partum if not breast feeding; if exclusively breast-feeding at or after six weeks post partum.<br />
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Based on limited experience, some investigators favour the use of a second injection of Medroxyprogesterone Acetate before 90 days to control troublesome bleeding. The third and subsequent injections should be administered at separate 90 days intervals.<br />
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If abnormal bleeding persists, appropriate investigations should be instituted to rule out the possibility of organic pathology. Uterine curettage may be required on rare occations.</p>