Clinical Experience with Valette: Evaluating Contraceptive Efficacy, Cycle Stability, and Tolerability
January 1999
in “
The European journal of contraception & reproductive health care
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The studies aimed to evaluate the contraceptive efficacy, cycle stability, and tolerability of Valette®, a low-dose monophasic oral contraceptive containing dienogest and ethinylestradiol, and its effect on sebaceous gland secretion. Study 1 included 16,087 women and reported an unadjusted Pearl index of 0.14 with good cycle control and tolerability in over 85% of subjects. Study 2 involved 10,718 women and showed a decrease in greasy hair and skin, with 88% rating the treatment as good or very good. The preparation was effective for contraception and beneficial for women with excessive sebum production.
