Pharmacological and metabolic effects of drospirenone as a progestin-only pill compared to combined formulations with estrogen
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DOI: 10.1177/17455057221147388
Abstract: The spironolactone derivative drospirenone is combined with ethinylestradiol or estetrol in combined oral contraceptives. Formulations with 17-β-estradiol are used to treat climacteric symptoms. A drospirenone-only formulation has been introduced for contraception. Here, the pharmacological properties… read more here.
Keywords: drospirenone; pharmacological metabolic; effects drospirenone; progestin pill ... See more keywords
Experiences of progestin-only pill users in the United States and attitudes toward over-the-counter access.
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DOI: 10.1363/psrh.12223
Abstract: CONTEXT Removing the prescription requirement and making oral contraceptive pills available over the counter (OTC) could increase contraceptive access in the United States. Despite current efforts to make a progestin-only pill (POP) available OTC, there… read more here.
Keywords: focus group; pop; progestin pill; access ... See more keywords