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Contraception
Many women in Germany prefer long-cycle oral contraceptive regimens
March 15th, 2004
Many women in Germany prefer long-cycle oral contraceptive regimens. "Long-cycle regimens with continuous use of oral contraceptives (OCs) for 3 or 6 months followed by a hormone-free interval of 7 days may reduce or prevent cycle-dependent and menses-related complaints. A representative survey carried out with 1195 German women in different age groups revealed that only 26 - 35% of the women aged between 15 and 49 years preferred monthly bleeding, while 37 - 46% wished to never bleed. The reasons for the refusal of regular menstruations were fewer severe menstrual complaints, better hygiene, higher quality of life, and less blood loss," scientists in Germany...
Source: OBGYN & Reproduction Week (2004-03-15)
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