biphasic pill

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Related to biphasic pill: monophasic oral contraceptive

biphasic pill

A drug, such as an oral contraceptive, in which the dosage level changes during the number of days it is taken.

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(28) After the introduction of the biphasic pill, an increase in breakthrough bleeding was noted, which led to the development of the triphasic pill.

OCs, breakthrough bleeding, and patients' need to know: managing expectations is as important as adjusting formulations

Biphasic pills generally increase in progesterone dose, typically containing one dose for the first 10 days of the pill pack and an increased dose for the next 11 days.

Which OC would you choose? Test your skills with these 3 cases: in selecting the optimal oral contraceptive for your patient, your experience and the patient's preference should be your guide