Oral Contraceptives and Subantimicrobial Doxycycline: Effect on Endometrial Matrix Metalloproteinases
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2012-05-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects (good and bad) of subantimicrobial dose
doxycycline on the irregular bleeding women experience when taking continuous oral
contraceptive pills. This research is being done because currently, there is no effective
treatment for this condition. Findings from this study could help to decrease the side
effects of birth control pills and decrease unplanned pregnancies.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Hawaii
Collaborators:
Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science Meharry Medical College