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Adolescent contraceptive patch and pill use showed similar perfect use rates, but fewer patch users continued their chosen method over nine cycles compared to pill users. Both methods improved menstrual symptoms.

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  • Adolescent Gynecology
  • Reproductive Health
  • Contraception

Background:

  • Adolescents seek effective and satisfactory hormonal contraception.
  • Comparing the transdermal contraceptive patch and daily combined hormonal contraceptive pills is crucial for this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the weekly transdermal contraceptive patch with daily combined hormonal contraceptive pills in adolescent users.
  • Evaluate method continuation, perfect use, satisfaction, quality of life, and side effects.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective longitudinal study of 80 female adolescents (13-22 years) self-selecting patch or pill use.
  • Data collected via self-report questionnaires over nine cycles.
  • Outcome measures included method continuation, perfect use, satisfaction, quality of life, and side effects.

Main Results:

  • After nine cycles, 38% of patch users and 60% of pill users continued their method.
  • No significant differences in perfect use, quality of life, or side effects were observed.
  • Both methods lightened and regularized menses; patch users reported improved daily activities, while pill users noted reduced premenstrual anger.

Conclusions:

  • Adolescents face challenges with sustained contraceptive use regardless of method choice.
  • While both methods offer benefits, continuation rates highlight adherence issues.
  • Further research is needed to improve long-term contraceptive adherence in adolescents.