by APFLI | May 8, 2004 | Contraception - Chemical Methods / Hormonal Contraception / Emergency / Morning After Pill
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decided 6May04 that it will not allow over-the-counter sales of Plan B, the “morning after pill” (MAP; often referred to as “emergency contraception” or EC). The drug is dangerous for women and...
by APFLI | Apr 29, 2004 | Support
I Need Some Help! We Want to Help You… So, take these steps in the right direction… 1. It is important to take time to examine all the options that are available to you. 2. You want to have a pregnancy test. If you prefer to have your pregnancy test...
by APFLI | Mar 10, 2004 | Contraception - Chemical Methods / Hormonal Contraception / Emergency / Morning After Pill
The Morning After Pill (MAP/EC)I. STATEMENT OF CANADIAN PHYSICIANS FOR LIFEThe MAP is a multiple dose of an oral contraceptive. The MAP may prevent ovulation or, if fertilization has occurred, it may ruin the implantation of a newly conceived human being. It is...
by APFLI | Mar 9, 2004 | Contraception - Chemical Methods / Hormonal Contraception / Emergency / Morning After Pill
“Emergency Contraception” is receiving a huge publicity push from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. In March, 2002, ACOG President Thomas Purdon sent a mailing to all ACOG members which urged them to make EC patient education a...
by APFLI | Mar 8, 2004 | Birth Control Archive
CONTRACEPTIVE IMPLANON MAY BE WITHDRAWN FROM MARKET — Hailed as one of the most effective contraceptives ever, Australian doctors say the product could be withdrawn because of rising insurance costs just 2 years after its introduction. Implanon is a hormonal...
