USE OF EXTENDED CYCLE AND CONTINUOUS ESTROGEN CONTRACEPTIVE REGIMENS IN THE TREATMENT OF OSTEOPENIA AND RELATED CONDITIONS IN ADOLESCENT FEMALES

摘要

The present invention provides extended cycle contraceptive regimens in which a female is administered a combined dosage form of estrogen and progestin. The disclosed extended cycle contraceptive regimens can be administered to a female as a method of treating or preventing osteopenia and/or related conditions due to low estrogen levels in adolescent females.