Methods using combined oral contraceptive compositions with reduced cardiovascular effects

Abstract

Described are combined oral contraceptive compositions with reduced cardiovascular effects and methods using them. In some embodiments, the methods relate to contraceptive methods or methods for treating dysmenorrhea with reduced cardiovascular effects, such as reduced venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk. The methods comprise administering to a female subject an effective amount of an estetrol component and a progestogenic component. The methods enjoy a favourable profile for thromboembolism compared to currently available methods which employs contraceptives from the so-called second, third or fourth generation.

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