The Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of an Estrogen-Free Oral Contraceptive Drospirenone 4 mg (24/4-Day Regimen) in Obese Users

Abstract

(Abstracted from Contraception 2023;128:1–7 There is a lack of data regarding the safety and efficacy of oral contraceptives in people with a body mass index (BMI) over 35. Drospirenone 4 mg is a new progestogen-only contraceptive pill that is taken in a 24 + 4 pattern, with 24 hormonal and 4 placebo pills.