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Explore the benefits of extended dosing regimens in altering the traditional 7-day placebo window, comparing 21/7 products with 84-day active combined pills. Learn about the safety, efficacy, and hormonal exposure differences, and effects on menstrual-related symptoms.
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Extended Dosing Regimens Gerald Willett MD
Altering the 7-Day Placebo Window 21 Days Active Combined 7 Days Placebo 2 Days Placebo 5 Days of 10ug EE 3 Days Active Combined 4 Days Placebo
Extending Active Combined Pills > 28 days 21 7 21 7 21 7 21 7 84 Days Active Combined 7 (Placebo) 84 Days Active Combined 7 (10 ug EE)
Extended Regimens Compared to the traditional 21/7 products: • these extended regimen products have been approved on similar safety and efficacy criteria • depending on dosage, may have a higher amount of hormonal exposure on a monthly basis
Effects of Extended RegimensOther Menstrual–Related Symptoms