Table 4.
Prescribing habits of OBGYN regarding bleeding control and methods they prescribe
| n | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribes methods for delaying menstruation* | 1,399 | 66.9 |
| Prescribes methods for women to bleed less frequently** | 1,727 | 82.5 |
| Prescribes methods to induce amenorrhea** | 1,805 | 86.2 |
| In which situation does the physician prescribe these methods? | ||
| At the woman’s request | 188 | 9.1 |
| When OBGYN suggest use | 185 | 9.0 |
| Both cases | 1,672 | 81.0 |
| Does not prescribe these methods | 19 | 0.9 |
| Hormonal contraceptives that OBGYN reported they prescribed for reducing intensity, frequency, and number of days of menstruation or for inducing amenorrhea | ||
| Extended COC regimens | 1,644 | 79.4 |
| LNG-IUS | 1,506 | 72.7 |
| 24/4 or 26/2 COC regimens | 1,163 | 56.2 |
| Progestin-only pill | 994 | 48.0 |
| Etonogestrel-releasing implant | 378 | 18.3 |
| 21/7 COC regimen | 377 | 18.2 |
| Injectable | 238 | 11.5 |
Notes:
*
Data missing for 61 physicians
**
data missing for 59 physicians
¶
data missing for 89 physicians.
Abbreviations: OBGYN, obstetricians and gynecologists; COC, combined oral contraceptive; LNG-IUS, levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system.