- Contraceptive use by women should be consistent with local regulations regarding the use of contraceptive methods for participants participating in clinical studies A woman must be of non-childbearing potential defined as either: a) Postmenopausal: a postmenopausal state is defined as more than (>) 45 years and no menses for 12 consecutive months without an alternative medical cause, OR Permanently sterile: permanent sterilization methods include hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, bilateral tubal occlusion/ligation procedures (without reversal operation), and bilateral oophorectomy. b) Of childbearing potential and, if heterosexually active, also included: practicing a highly effective method of contraception (failure rate of less than (<) 1percent (%) per year when used consistently and correctly)