Prospective study on sexual behavior of women using 30 μg ethinylestradiol and 3 mg drospirenone oral contraceptive

The aim of the study was to determine the changes, if any, on the sexual behavior of women using an oral contraceptive containing 30 μg ethinylestradiol (EE) and 3 mg drospirenone (DRSP). Eighty healthy volunteer women (age range, 19–31 years), with regular menstrual cycle length (mean 27.6±3.1) and...

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Published in:Contraception (Stoneham) 2005-07, Vol.72 (1), p.19-23
Main Authors: Caruso, Salvatore, Agnello, Carmela, Intelisano, Giorgia, Farina, Marco, Di Mari, Lucia, Sparacino, Lucia, Cianci, Antonio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Birth control
Drospirenone
Ethinylestradiol
Genital system. Reproduction
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Hormonal contraception
Low-dose oral contraceptives
Medical sciences
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Sexual activity
Sexual arousal
Sexual desire
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Summary:The aim of the study was to determine the changes, if any, on the sexual behavior of women using an oral contraceptive containing 30 μg ethinylestradiol (EE) and 3 mg drospirenone (DRSP). Eighty healthy volunteer women (age range, 19–31 years), with regular menstrual cycle length (mean 27.6±3.1) and ovulation, participated in this prospective study. Sexual behavior was assessed using the self-administered Personal Experience Questionnaire, at baseline and at 3, 6 and 9 cycles of pill use. Women reported increased (i) sexual enjoyment (p
ISSN:0010-7824
1879-0518
DOI:10.1016/j.contraception.2005.02.002