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Multicenter study in Hungary with a 30μg ethinylestradiol- and 150μg desogestrel-containing monophasic oral contraceptive

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Abstract

Among the countries in Central and Eastern Europe, Hungary has a high oral contraceptive prevalence rate. Until recently, however, Hungarian women have not had access to combined oral contraceptives with new, third-generation progestogens. Marvelon (30 μg ethinylestradiol and 150 μg desogestrel) was first introduced in 1981 in Western Europe and has, in a number of different studies, proven an effective and well-tolerated oral contraceptive with no effect on blood pressure and a favorable lipid profile. Marvelon was introduced in Hungary in October 1991. Prior to its introduction, a multicenter study was undertaken in Hungary with Marvelon to confirm the clinical results of studies from other countries. The present study confirmed Marvelon to be an effective, welltolerated combined oral contraceptive with no relevant effect on blood pressure. Remarkable improvements were noted, especially with regard to side-effects, in switchers from other oral contraceptives. It is concluded that Marvelon is a valuable extension of the range of contraceptive methods available in Hungary.

Resumé

Parmi les pays d'Europe centrale et orientale, la Hongrie occupe une place sans égal du fait du pourcentage élevé de l'utilisation des contraceptifs oraux. Mais jusqu'à récemment, les Hongroises n'ont pas eu accès aux contraceptifs oraux combinés contenant les nouveaux progestatifs de troisième génération. Le Marvelon (30 μg d'éthinyloestradiol et 150 μg de désogestrel), introduit en Europe occidentale en 1981, s'est avéré, à la suite de différentes études, un contraceptif oral efficace, bien toléré, n'ayant pas d'incidences sur la tension artérielle, et présentant un profil favorable à l'égard des lipides. Le Marvelon a été introduit en Hongrie en octobre 1991. Avant cette date, it a fait l'objet d'une étude effectuée dans plusiers centres de Hongrie en vue de confirmer les résultats cliniques d'études menées dans d'autres pays. Cette étude a confirmé que ce contraceptif oral combiné est efficace, bien toléré, et qu'il n'a pas d'effet sensible sur la tension artérielle. Des améliorations remarquables ont été constatées, notamment concernant les effets secondaires, chez les femmes qui ont remplacé d'autres contraceptifs oraux par le Marvelon. Cela permet de conclure que le Marvelon est une précieuse addition à l'éventail des méthodes contraceptives disponibles en Hongrie.

Resumen

Entre los países de Europa Central y Oriental, Hungría ocupa una posición singular con una alta tasa de preponderancia de anticonceptivos orales. Sin embargo, hasta hace poco tiempo, las mujeres húngaras no habían tenido acceso a anticonceptivos orales combinados con nuevos progestágenos de la tercera generación. Marvelon (30 μg de etinilestradiol y 150 μg de desogestrel) fue presentado por primera vez en 1981 en Europa Occidental, y en diversos estudios se demostró que es un anticonceptivo oral eficaz y bien tolerado, sin efectos sobre la presión sanguínea y con un perfil de lípidos favorable. Marvelon fue presentado en Hungría en octubre de 1991. Antes de su presentación, se realizó en Hungría un estudio multicentro con Marvelon a fin de confirmar los resultados clínicos de estudios efectuados en otros países. El actual estudio confirmó que Marvelon es un anticonceptivo oral combinado eficaz y bien tolerado, sin efectos pertinentes sobre la presión sanguínea. Se observaron mejoras notables, especialmente en cuanto a efectos secundarios, entre mujeres que habían dejado de utilizar otros anticonceptivos orales a fin de utilizar Marvelon. Se llega a la conclusión de que Marvelon representa una ampliación valiosa de la gama de métodos anticonceptivos disponibles en Hungría.

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Bruyniks, N., Kovacs, L. & Rákóczi, I. Multicenter study in Hungary with a 30μg ethinylestradiol- and 150μg desogestrel-containing monophasic oral contraceptive. Adv Contracept 10, 175–186 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01983349

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