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MyFembreeUnited Healthcare

Moderate to severe pain associated with endometriosis

Preferred products

  • analgesics (e.g., ibuprofen, meloxicam, naproxen)
  • hormonal contraceptives
  • progestins [e.g., norethindrone (generic Aygestin)]

Initial criteria

  • Diagnosis of moderate to severe pain associated with endometriosis
  • Failure after a three-month trial (inadequate pain relief), contraindication, or intolerance of TWO analgesics (e.g., ibuprofen, meloxicam, naproxen)
  • Failure after a three-month trial, contraindication, or intolerance to ONE of the following: hormonal contraceptives OR progestins [e.g., norethindrone (generic Aygestin)]
  • Prescribed by or in consultation with an Obstetrics/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) OR reproductive endocrinologist

Reauthorization criteria

  • Documentation of positive clinical response to therapy
  • Impact to bone mineral density has been considered
  • Treatment duration has not exceeded a total of 24 months

Approval duration

12 months (up to a maximum total treatment duration of 24 months)