Table 3. Non-hormonal benefits of combined hormonal contraceptives with the progestogens dienogest and drospirenone.

Modified from Schindler [41].

1.) Menstrual bleeding disorders

2.) Dysmenorrhea

3.) Premenstrual syndrome/premenstrual dysphoric disorders

4.) Signs of androgenization

5.) Ovarian cysts

6.) Pelvic inflammatory diseases (PID)

7.) Rheumatoid arthritis

8.) Preservation of bone density

9.) Endometriosis/adenomyosis

10.) Uterine myoma

11.) Benign breast diseases

12.) Ovarian cancer

13.) Endometrial cancer

14.) Colon cancer