['contraception']
['gestodene/ee patch (bay86-5016)']

        Inclusion Criteria:

          -  Healthy female subjects requesting contraception

          -  Aged 18 to 35 years (inclusive); smokers must not be older than 30 years

          -  Normal or clinically insignificant cervical smear not requiring further follow-up

          -  History of regular cyclic menstrual periods

          -  Willingness to use nonhormonal methods of contraception during the entire study

          -  Proven ovulation upon completion of the pretreatment cycle

        Exclusion Criteria:

          -  Pregnancy or lactation

          -  Obesity (body mass index [BMI] > 30.0 kg/m2)

          -  Significant skin reaction to transdermal preparations or sensitivity to
             surgical/medical tape

          -  Any disease or condition that may worsen under hormonal treatment

          -  Use of hormonal contraception other than study medication during the study
      