Combined hormonal contraception for endometriosis

Combined hormonal contraceptives can be used cyclically, but extended or continuous use is an option to eliminate menstruation, especially for management of dysmenorrhoea.

If an oral form of combined hormonal contraception is preferred for endometriosis, use:

combined oral contraceptive orally, once daily (see Formulations of combined hormonal contraception available in Australia for formulations). Advise extended or continuous use if wishing to avoid or minimise withdrawal bleeding or pain. endometriosis

If a nonoral form of combined hormonal contraception is preferred for endometriosis, use:

ethinylestradiol+etonogestrel 2.7+11.7 mg ring intravaginally. Leave ring in place for 3 consecutive weeks then remove. Insert new ring after 7 days. Advise extended or continuous use if wishing to avoid or minimise withdrawal bleeding or pain. endometriosis ethinylestradiol + etonogestrel ethinylestradiol+etonogestrel ethinylestradiol+etonogestrel