There are several benefits of over-the-counter medications, yet there is little research evaluating how to increase patient compliance when a health care provider suggests an over-the-counter (OTC) medication. We are evaluating two types of physician directions to see which increases patient compliance with OTC medications.

Researchers will identify a cohort of gynecologic patients presenting for annual examinations and offer participation in the study. Physician researchers will randomize patients to 2 types of physician directions about OTC medications, then follow compliance over the course of the next 7 months. A total of 123 participants in each arm will undergo recruitment, until a total of 246 participants are recruited.

Inclusion criteria include: female, non-pregnant patients presenting for annual gynecologic examinations between the ages of 19-50.

Exclusion criteria include: outside of study age range, patient taking thyroid medication, history of kidney stones, history of hypercalcemia, non-English speaking.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Female patients undergoing annual gynecologic examinations.
• Ages 19-50.
• Patients not currently taking certain OTC medications.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy.
• History of hypercalcemia.
• History of kidney stones.
• Outside study age range of 19-50.
• Patient taking thyroid medication.