US Cycle Control and Blood Pressure Study
US Cycle Control and Blood Pressure Study
Birth Control Patch Study
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Female subject requesting contraception

 -  Age: 18 - 45 years (inclusive); smokers must not be older than 35 years at the time of
 informed consent

 -  Normal cervical smear not requiring further follow-up (a cervical smear has to be
 taken at screening visit or a normal result has to be documented within the previous 6
 months)

 -  History of regular cyclic menstrual periods

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Pregnancy or lactation

 -  Significant skin reaction to transdermal preparations or sensitivity to surgical /
 medical tape

 -  Any disease that may worsen under hormonal treatment (cardiovascular, liver,
 metabolic)

 -  Use of other contraceptive methods than study medication