Take a continuous approach to extending her cycle. SEASONIQUE™ is the only
FDA-approved extended-regimen oral contraceptive with continuous estrogen to eliminate the hormone-free interval.
91-day regimen—with low-dose estrogen in place of placebo
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Indicated for the prevention of pregnancy
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>99% effective in preventing pregnancy, when taken as directed
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84 days of levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol tablets, 0.15 mg/0.03 mg
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7 days of low-dose estrogen (ethinyl estradiol tablets) 0.01 mg in place of
placebo
Cycle control with a unique extended regimen
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In the SEASONIQUE™ clinical trial, median period duration was 3 days per
91-day cycle
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Spotting and breakthrough bleeding decreased after the first 91-day cycle
Convenience of 4 scheduled periods a year
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SEASONIQUE™ reduces her scheduled periods from 13 to 4 per year
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The convenience of fewer menses (4 vs 13 per year) should be weighed against
the inconvenience of increased breakthrough bleeding/spotting
Easy-to-use pill pack and price-comparable regimen
- Easy-to-use pill pack
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One full extended cycle (3-month supply) with each prescription
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Combination pills are light blue-green
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Low-dose estrogen pills are yellow
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Remind her to take every pill at the same time every day, including the 7 low-dose
estrogen pills
- Price-comparable regimen
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Price of 4 extended cycles of SEASONIQUE™ is comparable to that of 13 cycles of
a
28-day-brand OC1