 8. Continued from previous criterion and that is administered via the oral, subcutaneous, transdermal, intrauterine, or intramuscular route as an implant, hormone shot or injection, combined pill, minipill or patch. All methods of contraception with the exception of total abstinence should be used in combination with the use of a condom by their male sexual partner for intercourse. Periodic abstinence, the rhythm method, and the withdrawal method are not acceptable methods of birth control. All WoCBP must have a negative pregnancy test within 3 days prior to study the initiation of therapy.. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately. 