Reclipsen (Desogestrel / Ethinyl Estradiol) - Summary

RECLIPSEN SUMMARY

RECLIPSEN^™
(Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets)
Rx only

RECLIPSEN^™ Tablets provide an oral contraceptive regimen of 21 white round tablets each containing 0.15 mg desogestrel (13-ethyl-11-methylene-18, 19-dinor-17 alpha-pregn-4-en-20-yn-17-ol) and 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol (19-nor-17 alpha-pregna-1,3,5 (10)-trien-20-yne-3, 17, diol).

RECLIPSEN^™ Tablets are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception.

RECLIPSEN NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Reclipsen (Desogestrel / Estradiol)

Blogs Comment On Election-Related Reproductive Rights Issues, World Contraception Day, HHS Rule
Source: Sexual Health / STDs News From Medical News Today [2008.09.29]

'Extended Cycle' Contraception Garners More Interest
Source: MedicineNet Birth Control Specialty [2008.08.25]

Male Contraception: Progress Slow but Steady
Source: MedicineNet Vasectomy Specialty [2008.04.14]

Bristol MP And Health Minister Opens City's New Sexual Health Centre, England
Source: Sexual Health / STDs News From Medical News Today [2008.10.03]

Palin Discusses Stance On Abortion Rights, EC During Interview
Source: Abortion News From Medical News Today [2008.10.02]

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Published Studies Related to Reclipsen (Desogestrel / Estradiol)

Use of a progestogen only preparation containing desogestrel in the treatment of recurrent pelvic pain after conservative surgery for endometriosis. [2007.12]

A prospective study on the effects on hemostasis of two oral contraceptives containing drospirenone in combination with either 30 or 20 microg ethinyl estradiol and a reference containing desogestrel and 30 microg ethinyl estradiol. [2006.04]

Effects of two combined oral contraceptives containing ethinyl estradiol 20 microg combined with either drospirenone or desogestrel on lipids, hemostatic parameters and carbohydrate metabolism. [2005.06]

Serum resistin levels in women taking combined oral contraceptives containing desogestrel or gestodene. [2004.06]

A randomized study on the influence of oral contraceptives containing ethinylestradiol combined with drospirenone or desogestrel on lipid and lipoprotein metabolism over a period of 13 cycles. [2004.04]

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Clinical Trials Related to Reclipsen (Desogestrel / Estradiol)

Continuous Versus Cyclic Use of Oral Contraceptive Pills in Adolescents [Recruiting]

A Clinical Study on Yasmin® vs. Marvelon® in Chinese Women Requiring Contraception [Completed]

Hormonal Contraception & Vaginal Health [Recruiting]

Mid-Luteal Phase Synchronization of Ovarian Folliculogenesis in Women [Recruiting]

A Study to Evaluate Hormone Patterns and Ovarian Follicular Activity With DR-1021 [Active, not recruiting]

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