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Depo-Provera refers to :...

Depo-Provera refers to :

A

implant

B

oral contraceptive

C

intrauterine device

D

injectable contraceptive

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The correct Answer is:
D
Depo-Provera injection contains the active ingredient medroxyprogesterone acetate, which is a synthetic form of the naturally occuring female sex hormone, progesterone.
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