Prescribing an oral contraceptive for the individual woman.
It is possible to find a formulation suitable to almost any woman requesting oral contraception. Low dosage and strong affinity for target cell receptors are important in the selection of the appropriate agent. Details are given of an extensive clinical trial of a biphasic formulation containing ethinyloestradiol and levonorgestrel.
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D003863:Depression / Q000139:chemically induced; D011307:Drug Prescriptions; D004997:Ethinyl Estradiol / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008599:Menstruation Disturbances / Q000139:chemically induced; D009644:Norgestrel / Q000008:administration & dosage
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; D009644:Norgestrel; D004997:Ethinyl Estradiol