An update on new orally administered contraceptives for women

@article{Nelson2015AnUO,
  title={An update on new orally administered contraceptives for women},
  author={Anita L. Nelson},
  journal={Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy},
  year={2015},
  volume={16},
  pages={2759 - 2772}
}
  • A. Nelson
  • Published 29 October 2015
  • Medicine
  • Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy
Introduction: The focus in contraception is shifting from oral contraceptives to more effective methods, such as implants and intrauterine devices. Generics are favored by third-party payors. As a result, potentially exciting developments in branded pills to increase safety or to reduce side effects may have gone unnoticed. Areas covered: This article reviews the features of each of the four new oral contraceptives that have been introduced in the United States and/or Europe in the last few… 
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