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Dec 27, 2006 -
The commercial for Seasonale, a birth control pill, raves about getting only 4 periods a year. So what's the deal? Is that safe?
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Oral Contraception
- Implant Contraception
- Injected Contraception
- Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)...
- Spermicidal and Barrier Con...
- Natural Family Planning Met...
- Emergency Contraception
- Female Sterilization
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
First "No-Period" Birth Control Pill Approved
In May 2007, the Food and Drug Administration approved Lybrel, the first birth control pill that completely eliminates monthly menstrual periods. Lybrel contains low doses of the estrogen estradiol and the progestin levonorgestrol. The active pills are taken 365 days a year with no inactive pill breaks.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Menstrual Disorders
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
“No-Period” Pill Approved
In May 2007, the FDA approved Lybrel, the first birth control pill that completely eliminates monthly menstrual periods. Lybrel contains low doses of the estrogen estradiol and the progesterone levonorgestrol. The active pills are taken 365 days a year -- with no inactive pill breaks.
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Jan 03, 2007 -
Condoms not your favorite choice of birth control?
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Check out the Nuvaring. Once a month, you insert a little flexible contraceptive ring inside you.
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Apr 12, 2007 -
When I was growing up, I remember being in a bad mood and some stupid boy saying, "Oh, you must be on the rag!" That really pissed me off. Just because I'm not happy does not necessarily mean I have or am getting my period!!
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