Discontinuation of oral contraceptive use in the initial months is common; successful early continuation is predictive of long term continuation and prevention of unintended pregnancy. The conventional approach to initiation of hormonal contraceptives in publicly funded clinics across the United States is to give the patient a limited supply of OCs, or a prescription with a limited number of refills, and then have her return to the clinic for a refill. This approach requires the patient to make frequent visits to the clinic, a barrier to method continuation.