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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.
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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