Attitudes and prescribing patterns of extended-cycle oral contraceptives.

Background: The survey was conducted to assess attitudes and patterns of health care providers (HCPs) prescribing extended regimen oral contraceptives (OCs).

Study Design: A prospective, anonymous, written survey that assessed attitudes and prescribed preferences of extended-cycle OCs was distributed at six educational conferences.

Results: An estimated 90% of the conference attendees participated in the survey.

Attitudes and prescribing preferences of health care professionals in the United States regarding use of extended-cycle oral contraceptives.

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the attitudes and prescribing patterns of health care professionals (HCPs) in the United States regarding extended continuous oral contraceptive (OC) regimens.

Design: A prospective survey of HCPs prescribing contraception who attended six educational conferences from April to July 2004 was conducted.

Methods: A survey instrument that included demographic variables, attitudes and prescribing preferences regarding extended OC regimens was developed.