PCOS pill study: does taking it Non-Stop work better?
NCT ID NCT03819140
First seen Nov 14, 2025 · Last updated Apr 26, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study looked at whether taking birth control pills every day for 6 months (continuous) is better than the usual 3-weeks-on, 1-week-off cycle for women with PCOS. 51 women aged 16-35 with PCOS took part. The goal was to see if continuous use lowers testosterone and improves acne and excess hair growth more effectively.
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94158, United States
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