Expert opinion on a flexible extended regimen of drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol contraceptive
@article{Han2014ExpertOO,
title={Expert opinion on a flexible extended regimen of drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol contraceptive},
author={Leo Han and Jeffrey T. Jensen},
journal={Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy},
year={2014},
volume={15},
pages={2071 - 2079}
}Introduction: Oral contraceptives are often prescribed in extended or continuous forms in order to manage menstrual bleeding and menstrual-related side effects. However, with extended regimens, unscheduled intracycle bleeding can become problematic. Flexible extended dosing of a contraceptive containing drospirenone (DRSP) and ethinyl estradiol (EE) was designed to improve bleeding profiles during extended cycles through active management of bleeding symptoms. Areas covered: We examine the…
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