Abstract: The present invention provides extended cycle contraceptive regimens in which a female is administered a combined dosage form of estrogen and progestin. The disclosed extended cycle contraceptive regimens can be administered to a female as a method of providing non-contraceptive benefits.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 3, 2004
Date of Patent:
August 10, 2010
Assignee:
Teva Women's Health, Inc.
Inventors:
Carole S. Ben-Maimon, Howard Hait, Kathleen Z. Reape, Lance J. Bronnenkant