(Published September 2004)

Table of Contents

• Accreditation Information and Learning Objectives
• Background
• Introduction
• Choices About Menstruation
• Consumer and Clinician Acceptance
• Using Oral Contraceptives to Reduce Menstrual Bleeding
• Using Extended Regimen Oral Contraceptives for Nonmenstrual Benefits
• Other Hormonal Methods for Reducing Menstruation
• Obstacles to Using Extended Contraceptive Regimens
• Patient Counseling Strategies
• Summary and Recommendations
• Publication Information

This publication is made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from Barr Laboratories, Inc.