An oral contraceptive particularly suitable for women over 35

Fertility control for women aged 35 and over is a concern that requires consideration of specific needs and technologies. Orally active steroids are considered the best method available among all the methods of contraception. The steroids are highly beneficial as they are effective and reversible. As well, they prevent the onset of osteoporosis and regulate menstrual bleeding. However, they do hide the symptoms of menopause and along with them come adverse side effects. A study of 434 women by 70 general practitioners and gynecologists was conducted to determine the cycle control and side effects of a combined oral contraceptives (OC). The women, aged 30 and older, were given one tablet containing 0.150 mg desogestrel and 0.020 mg ethinyl estradiol for 21 consecutive days. The results demonstrated the high effectiveness of this combination of desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol as a contraceptive (no pregnancies were recorded). It also proved an acceptable method of cycle control. Formerly, estrogens have been denounced for their side effects, but new compounds have proven effective, safe and beneficial.