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January 28, 2023
Adherence among a cohort taking progestin-only pills prescribed by a healthcare provider: Results of the BENCHMARK study

Adherence among a cohort taking progestin-only pills prescribed by a healthcare provider: Results of the BENCHMARK study

Source : https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0010782422001081

To measure adherence over six months of progestin-only pill (POP) use. Prospective observational cohort study measuring adherence to daily dosing and timing of dose in patients prescribed a POP, with up to six months of follow-up, conducted from January to October 2020.


Conclusion: Among participants taking a prescribed POP, participants demonstrated high adherence for daily pill taking and the same time of day, though the majority were not 100% adherent.

  • January 28, 2023
    This is good news as consistently taking an OCP is important for maximum effectiveness. Always remind patients to use secondary contraception such as condoms to prevent STDs.