%0 Journal Article %T Safety, efficacy and patient acceptability of the combined estrogen and progestin transdermal contraceptive patch: a review %A Alessandra Graziottin %J Patient Preference and Adherence %D 2008 %I Dove Medical Press %R http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S3233 %X fety, efficacy and patient acceptability of the combined estrogen and progestin transdermal contraceptive patch: a review Review (3664) Total Article Views Authors: Alessandra Graziottin Published Date November 2008 Volume 2008:2 Pages 357 - 367 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S3233 Alessandra Graziottin Center of Gynecology and Medical Sexology, H San Raffaele Resnati, Via Santa Croce 10/a, 20123 Milano, Italy Abstract: The worldwide introduction of the first, unique patch for hormonal contraception (ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin, EE/NGMN patch) was widely recognized as a significant event in the development of drug delivery systems. This innovation offers a number of advantages over the oral route, and extensive clinical trials have proved its safety, efficacy, effectiveness, and tolerability. The weekly administration and ease of use/simplicity of the EE/NGMN patch contribute to its acceptability, and help to resolve the two main problems of non-adherence, namely early discontinuation and inconsistent use. The patch offers additional benefits to adolescents (improvement of dysmenorrhea and acne), adults (improvement in emotional and physical well-being, premenstrual syndrome, and menstrual irregularities), and perimenopausal women (correction of hormonal imbalance, modulation of premenopausal symptoms), thus providing high satisfaction rates (in nearly 90% of users). Since its introduction, the transdermal contraceptive patch has proved to be a useful choice for women who seek a convenient formulation which is easy to use, with additional, non-contraceptive tailored benefits for all the ages. %K transdermal %K hormonal contraceptive %K patient satisfaction %K patient adherence %U https://www.dovepress.com/safety-efficacy-and-patient-acceptability-of-the-combined-estrogen-and-peer-reviewed-article-PPA