New estrogen-free oral hormonal contraceptive (Estrogene free ill-EFP).

Methods of hormonal contraception are an important tool in the implementation of family planning. Although the primary design of hormonal contraceptives was based on a combination of estrogenic and progestogenic components, the most important component of hormonal contraceptives is the progestin molecule responsible for the anti-gonadotropic effect leading to ovulation inhibition, increased cervical mucus viscosity and endometrial desynchronization. The combination of progestins with estrogens has improved the bleeding profile, but it has increased the risk of cardiovascular complications, particularly deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, in patients at specific risk. The development of purely progestogenic contraceptives is being conducted to eliminate these cardiovascular risks. A new hormonal contraceptive based on oral drospirenone alone at a daily dose of 4 mg administered in a 24-active tablet + 4 days hormone-free interval shows contraceptive efficacy and bleeding profile consistent with combined hormonal contraceptives and high safety profile as the risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism does not increase according to recent clinical studies. It appears to be a very effective alternative to combination products suitable for a wide range of users.