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New Developments in Contraception

New Developments in Contraception. Association of Reproductive Health Professionals www.arhp.org. Disclosures. Learning Objectives. Explain need for new contraceptive methods in the United States to improve reproductive health and prevent unintended pregnancy

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New Developments in Contraception

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  1. New Developments in Contraception Association of Reproductive Health Professionals www.arhp.org

  2. Disclosures

  3. Learning Objectives • Explain need for new contraceptive methods in the United States to improve reproductive health and prevent unintended pregnancy • Examine the most recent contraceptive technologies to offer new options for patients in the United States • Describe how new methods will meet patient needs to reduce unintended pregnancy in the United States

  4. Unintended Pregnancy in the United States, 2006 1 year: 6.7 million pregnancies Unintended 49% Intended: 51% Unintended births 23% 51% 21% 5% Elective abortions Fetal losses Finer LB, Zolna MR. Contraception. 2011.

  5. 37.0 28.0 16.1 5.5 5.2 3.5 3.2 1.5 Ring, Implant, & Patch Withdrawal Male condom Injectable OC Other Non-hormonal Sterilization Contraceptive Use in the United States, 2006−2008 % of US women who practice contraception More Effective Effective Less Effective Mosher WD, et al. Vital Health Stat. 2010.; Guttmacher 2012.

  6. Female Sterilization Vasectomy Implant Injectable Pills Patch Ring Female Condoms Male Condoms Spermicides Fertility Awareness- Based Methods Comparing Typical Effectiveness of Contraceptive Methods More effective < 1 pregnancy/100 women in 1 year IUC 6−12 pregnancies/ 100 women in 1 year Sponge Diaphragm Less effective Withdrawal >17 pregnancies/100 women in 1 year Trussell J, et al. In: Hatcher RA, et al., eds Contraceptive Technology, 20th Revised Edition. 2011. Chart adapted from WHO 2007.

  7. Population Needing Contraception Will Grow US Census Bureau, Internet release May 2009.

  8. The Need for New Developments in Contraception 4.5 million women in the US have an unmetneed for contraception There is a need for… Finer LB, Zolna MR. Contraception. 2011.

  9. FDA-Approved April 2013: LNG 13.5 IUS (SkylaTM) • Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals • LNG 13.5 mg • Pregnancy prevention for up to 3 years • Easy insertion and low pain reported

  10. NOTE: LNG 13.5 was previously identified as LCS 12. LNG 13.5 IUS (SkylaTM) Phase 3 Study Results

  11. Why might LNG 13.5 IUS (SkylaTM) be a good choice for Anna? 22-year-old, nulliparous 100 lbs./5’2’’ Interested in birth control method not requiring daily action Interested in IUD but scared of insertion procedure LNG 13.5 IUS (SkylaTM) Patient Profile: Anna

  12. Why might LNG 13.5 IUS (SkylaTM) be a good choice for Anna? Low pain during placement Lower discomfort/cramping during insertion compared with LNG 52 IUS (Mirena®) Can last 3 years All of these None of these LNG 13.5 IUS (SkylaTM) Patient Profile: Anna (continued)

  13. Contraceptives Currently in Development for US

  14. In Phase 3 Clinical Trial: LNG 19.5 IUS • Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals • LNG 19.5 mg • Similar to LNG 13.5 IUS (SkylaTM) • Well tolerated by patients • Use for up to 5 years

  15. Soon-To-Be-Available New Method: Monthly Injectable (Cyclofem®) • Concept Foundation & Sun Pharmaceutical Industries • 25 mg MPA + 5 mg estradiol cypionate • Same formulation as injectable previously marketed in the US (Lunelle®) • Seeking FDA approval for US www.conceptfoundation.org/hormonal-contraception.php

  16. Soon-To-Be-Available New Method: EE + LNG Transdermal Patch • Agile Therapeutics • Low-dose, once-weekly patch • Minimizes seepage of adhesive around edge of patch (“cold flow”) • ↓ chance of residue on skin • NDA submitted • Decision expected 2013

  17. Adverse Event Profile: EE + LNG Transdermal Patch New low-dose patch showed lower levels of hormone-related side effects New Low-Dose Patch(ATI-CL12) FDA-Approved Patch(Ortho Evra®; historical data) Kaunitz AM, et al. May 2012.

  18. Comparison of EE PK Profile New EE+LNG low-dose patch has ~1/2 the EE exposure of the current norelgestromin/ethinyl estadiol patch (Ortho Evra®) EE Concentrations (pg/mL) – Week 3 Cycles 2/3* 140 120 Ortho Evra (EE/norelgestromin) – Wk 3 (from label) AG200-15 Patch (LNG/EE) – Wk 3 100 Ortho-Cyclen (norgestimate/EE) – Day 21 80 Ortho-Cyclen norgestimate/EE) – Day 15-21 (estimated) EE (pg/mL) 60 40 *data from 2 separate but identical studies of each transdermal patch compared with the same oral contraceptive 20 0 0 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192 216 240 OC OC OC OC OC OC OC Patch Change Patch Removal Hours Archer D, et al. ASRM annual meeting, Oct 2010.

  19. Future New Method: EE + Gestodene Patch • Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals • Contains ethinylestradiol and gestodene • Phase 3 trial in progress • evaluating effectiveness, general safety, patterns of bleeding, and acceptability

  20. EE + LNG Patch Patient Profile: Jennifer 23yo Former patch user Stopped patch because exercise caused a sticky ring & breast tenderness She liked weekly formulation and birth control she could see and feel

  21. EE + LNG Patch Patient Profile: Jennifer (continued) Why might this be a good choice for Jennifer? Half the progestin exposure of the currently available patch More reliable than a combined OC pill Less seepage of adhesive around the patch than with the current patch Improved efficacy over the current patch

  22. Future New Method: LNG 20 IUS • UteronPharma Operations (in Belgium) • Purpose: • ↓ cost • ↑ use from 5 to 7 years • 20 mcg/day LNG • Study completion ~Dec. 2018

  23. Future New Method: Nestorone/Ethinyl Estradiol 1-Yr Ring • Population Council • Releases150 mcg nestorone + 15 mcg ethinyl estradiol/day • Used like existing ring (3 weeks in, 1 week out) • Lasts 13 cycles • Awaiting FDA approval NES Core NES / EE Core 8.4 mm (3/8”) in cross-section 58 mm (2 1/14”) in diameter

  24. Nestorone/EE 1-Year Contraceptive Vaginal Ring: Clinical Trial Results Merkatz R. International Conference on Family Planning. Nov 2009.

  25. Future New Method: Many Pills are in Development

  26. Future New Method: SILCS Diaphragm • PATH and SILCS, Inc. • Cervical barrier device • One size fits most • Developed with input from women and men in multiple countries • Regulatory applications in Europe and US

  27. Future New Method: PATH Women’s Condom • PATH • Polyurethane condom pouch • Adherence to vaginal walls improved by foam dots • Soft outer ring • Dissolving capsule

  28. Resources Method Match www.arhp.org/methodmatch US Clinical Trials Database

  29. Program Information • CE webinars on-demandwww.arhp.org/webcme • Clinical Minute activitieswww.arhp.org/clinicalminute

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