Trial reportGynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology2011
High levels of women's satisfaction and compliance with transdermal contraception: results from a European multinational, 6-month study.
Trial report in Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology, 2011. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.
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- Effect of a low-dose contraceptive patch on efficacy, bleeding pattern, and safety: a 1-year, multicenter, open-label, uncontrolled study.Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) · 2014Trial
- Non-daily contraception: Reinforcing the choice of users and addressing unmet needs of reproductive health.Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2025Article
- Transdermal delivery of combined hormonal contraception: a review of the current literature.International journal of women's health · 2017Review
- Transdermal therapy for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder with the methylphenidate patch (MTS).CNS drugs · 2014Review
- International survey to assess women's attitudes regarding choice of daily versus nondaily female hormonal contraception.International journal of women's health · 2014Article
- Evaluation of factors associated with noncompliance in users of combined hormonal contraceptive methods: a cross-sectional study: results from the MIA study.BMC women's health · 2013Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo investigate compliance, satisfaction, and preference in women using a transdermal contraceptive patch.
methodsWomen (18-46 years) from eight European countries used contraceptive patches (norelgestromin 6 mg, ethinylestradiol 600 μg) for six, 4-week treatment cycles. Compliance, satisfaction, and preference were assessed after 3 and 6 cycles and study completion using self-report methods.
resultsOf the 778 participants, 36.8% (n = 287) used no contraception at baseline. The most common methods were oral contraceptives (67.9%, n = 334) and barrier methods (21.5%, n = 106). Of oral contraception users, 63.5% (n = 212) were satisfied or very satisfied with their previous method, but compliance was poor with 77.8% (n = 260) reporting missed doses. After 3 and 6 cycles, >80% of all included women were satisfied or very satisfied with the patch. At study completion, most participants (73.7%) reported a preference for the patch compared to their previous method. Of 4107 cycles, 3718 (90.5%) were completed with perfect compliance. Two pregnancies occurred during this study, representing a Pearl Index of 0.63. No new safety issues were identified and the patch was well tolerated.
conclusionWomen were highly satisfied with transdermal contraception and preferred this form of family planning over their previous method. Transdermal contraception represents a valuable addition to contraceptive options with potential to offer high compliance and efficacy.
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