Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA)
not a banned substance
Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) became the subject of intense discussion and gained widespread attention in July 2002 due to negative headlines surrounding a hormone scandal.
MPA is a female sex hormone and belongs to the group of progestins. It is used for medical reasons to treat hormonal imbalances and menstrual cycle disorders. Like all other progestins, MPA is not a banned doping substance.
