Survey study, 2009
Are women satisfied with drospirenone birth control?
Yes, about 95% were satisfied with this birth control and 83% would recommend it to a friend. Many reported improvements in skin and weight.
What they did
Gave a questionnaire to women in 12 European countries who had been using drospirenone 3 mg/ethinylestradiol 20 micrograms birth control for at least 3 months. 12,277 women completed it. About 34% were new users and 65% had switched from other methods.
What they found
70% of women with skin problems before the pill said their skin improved. 69% of women who switched because of weight problems said they lost weight. About 95% said they were satisfied with the pill. 83% said they would recommend it to a friend.
What it means for you
Women reported high satisfaction with this birth control, with improvements in skin and weight. This is a large survey from Europe, so results might differ in other countries or populations.
12277
women studied
95%
satisfied with pill
83%
would recommend to a friend
About the study
- Original title
- User satisfaction with the combined oral contraceptive drospirenone 3 mg/ethinylestradiol 20 microg (Yasminelle) in clinical practice: a multi-country, questionnaire-based study
- Authors
- Short M
- Journal
- Clinical drug investigation
- Year
- 2009
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 12,277
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.2165/00044011-200929030-00002
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