New Data Presented at European Society of Gynecology Congress Show Most Women Would Prefer to Have Less Frequent Periods - Seite 2

Many women on the pill experience the same kind of symptoms during their monthly cycle as women that are not on the pill. These symptoms increase in frequency during the hormone-free week when the pill-induced bleed occurs. Social life, sex life, work and sporting activities were also key factors influencing preferences regarding bleeding frequency in both groups of women surveyed as part of the ISY study.^[1]

Christophe Pelletier, Vice President Women's Health Europe, Teva Pharmaceuticals Europe, commented, "Teva is committed to supporting research to better understand the needs of women of child-bearing age relating to contraception, period management and fertility. The ISY study provides healthcare professionals with important insights into women's preferences and we will continue to support further research of this kind."

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About the ISY Study 

The ISY study was conducted by Stethos International in February 2015 among 2,883 women between the ages of 18-45 years from Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, Poland and Spain, and was supported by Teva. Of the 2,883 women surveyed, 1,319 were on a combined hormonal contraceptive [oral (87% of women in the group), ring (9%) or patch (5%)] and 1,564 were on a non-hormonal contraceptive or no contraceptives.

About Teva  

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) is a leading global pharmaceutical company that delivers high-quality, patient-centric healthcare solutions to millions of patients every day. Headquartered in Israel, Teva is the world's largest generic medicines producer, leveraging its portfolio of more than 1,000 molecules to produce a wide range of generic products in nearly every therapeutic area. In specialty medicines, Teva has a world-leading position in innovative treatments for disorders of the central nervous system, including pain, as well as a strong portfolio of respiratory products. Teva integrates its generics and specialty capabilities in its global research and development division to create new ways of addressing unmet patient needs by combining drug development capabilities with devices, services and technologies. Teva's net revenues in 2014 amounted to $20.3 billion. For more information, visit http://www.tevapharm.com.