OC Formulations and BTB
n Rates reported for different OCs are highly
variable depending on study design and other
factors
n Few randomized, prospective studies directly
compare BTB between OCs
n Data do not support perception that 20 µg EE OCs
generally have more BTB than 30–35 µg EE OCs
Lynch CM. Contemporary OB/GYN. 2000 (suppl)