We perform test doses when necessary and monitor all patients during infusion
The exclusion criteria were BMI 30, HIV-positive status, irregular menstrual cycle, pregnancy or breastfeeding in the past 6 months, COC/hormone use in the past 4 years (controls), use of COC formulations other than DRSP/EE, use of COC for less than 3 months, self-reported indications of diabetes, liver or kidney disease, asthma, other chronic diseases, chronic medication use, and smoking more than 5 cigarettes/day
Glutathione acts as an important anti-oxidant in our body, preventing the damage caused by free radicals and boosting the immune system
Vitamin B12 (also known as cobalamin) is an essential water-soluble nutrient your body needs to function properly
For many patients, the opportunity to take a tablet rather than administer an injection each week may remove one of the biggest barriers to starting treatment