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Contraceptive Formulations

Description
o Oral Contraceptive (OC)
- Monophasic
- Biphasic             contain estrogen and progestin
- Triphasic
- Progestin-only
o Serious Adverse Events (less common)
- Hypertension and thromboembolic disorders; pulmonary, myocardial, and thrombotic strokes

Extended Duration OC Formulations

o Provides protection for longer periods of time and helpful for patients who cannot tolerate estrogen well
- Depot injections – IM injections
- Transdermal patch
- Vaginal route
- Intrauterine route
- Extended-regime OCs
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