Rationale for eliminating the hormone-free interval in modern oral contraceptives

Conclusions Extended regimens with modified HFIs might provide greater ovarian suppression with the potential for increased contraceptive effectiveness. Additional research is needed to evaluate whether COC regimens that include 10μg ethinyl estradiol instead of an HFI might improve tolerability.

Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - March 21, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research