by APFLI | Jan 22, 2004 | Contraception - Chemical Methods / Hormonal Contraception / Emergency / Morning After Pill
On July 26, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals of NJ announced it would no longer distribute or market the six-capsule Norplant System which provides "contraception" for five years. (Actually, Norplant can also cause early abortions by sometimes allowing break-through...
by APFLI | Jan 22, 2004 | Contraception - Chemical Methods / Hormonal Contraception / Emergency / Morning After Pill
Federal health officials approved the sale of the world's first contraceptive patch in November 2001. Ortho-Evra emits through the skin low doses of the same hormones used in birth control pills — but requires women to remember to use it weekly, instead of...
by APFLI | Jan 22, 2004 | Contraception - Chemical Methods / Hormonal Contraception / Emergency / Morning After Pill
Again, this is similar to the Pill and the Patch. It is a long-acting solution to the hassles of daily pill-taking. However, the side-effects and dangers of chemical pollution to the body should not be underestimated. Use by young undeveloped...
