28. Comparing Efficacy and Side Effects of Norethindrone Acetate versus Combined Oral Contraceptives in Patients with Acute Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is common among preteens and adolescents, but its management is varied in clinical practice. There are currently no studies that compare the efficacy of norethindrone acetate (NA) with combined oral contraceptives (COC) in managing adolescents with acute AUB. Our pilot study hypothesizes that NA would have less side effects compared to COC and be just as efficacious.

Source: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology - April 1, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Tiffany Han, Monique Regard, Gabriel Cardenas, Shaketha Gray, Metee Comkornruecha Source Type: research