A novel estetrol-containing combined oral contraceptive : European expert panel review

PURPOSE: Despite considerable advances in recently developed combined oral contraceptives (COCs), resulting in lower rates of adverse events while maintaining contraceptive efficacy, there is interest in further innovation.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Estetrol (E4), a native oestrogen, and progestin drospirenone (DRSP) were combined in a new COC. A European expert panel reviewed the pharmacology, efficacy, and safety and tolerability of this combination. Their findings are presented as a narrative review.

RESULTS: E4 15 mg/DRSP 3 mg in a 24/4 regimen provided effective contraception with good cycle control, characterised by a predictable regular bleeding pattern and minimal unscheduled bleeding, together with a good safety profile. The combination was associated with high user satisfaction, well-being, and minimal changes in body weight. The effects on endocrine and metabolic parameters were limited, and the combination was found to have a limited impact on liver function and lipid and carbohydrate metabolism. Moreover, its effect on several haemostatic parameters was lower than that of comparators containing ethinyl oestradiol (EE) 20 µg/DRSP 3 mg and EE 30 µg/levonorgestrel 150 µg.

CONCLUSION: E4 15 mg/DRSP 3 mg provides safe and effective contraception, with high user satisfaction and predictable bleeding. Further research will evaluate the long-term safety of the COC.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

Erschienen:

2022

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:27

Enthalten in:

The European journal of contraception & reproductive health care : the official journal of the European Society of Contraception - 27(2022), 5 vom: 01. Okt., Seite 373-383

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Gemzell-Danielsson, Kristina [VerfasserIn]
Cagnacci, Angelo [VerfasserIn]
Chabbert-Buffet, Nathalie [VerfasserIn]
Douxfils, Jonathan [VerfasserIn]
Foidart, Jean-Michel [VerfasserIn]
Kubba, Ali [VerfasserIn]
Lete Lasa, Luis Ignacio [VerfasserIn]
Mansour, Diana [VerfasserIn]
Neulen, Joseph [VerfasserIn]
Neves, Jaoquim [VerfasserIn]
Palma, Fátima [VerfasserIn]
Römer, Thomas [VerfasserIn]
Spaczyński, Robert [VerfasserIn]
Tóth, Vera [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

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Bleeding pattern
Combined oral contraceptive
Contraceptive efficacy
Contraceptives, Oral, Combined
Drospirenone
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Estetrol
Estrogens
Ethinyl Estradiol
Hemostatics
Journal Article
Levonorgestrel
Lipids
Progestins
Review
Safety profile
Satisfaction

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Date Completed 17.10.2022

Date Revised 17.10.2022

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/13625187.2022.2093850

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM343826275