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CONTRACEPTIVE IMPLANON MAY BE WITHDRAWN FROM MARKET — Hailed as one of the most effective contraceptives ever, Australian doctors say the product could be withdrawn because of rising insurance costs just 2 years after its introduction.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...
by APFLI | Feb 27, 2004 | Birth Control Archive
FDA EC-OTC DECISION DELAYED to study the medical research regarding Emergency Contraception [EC] more carefully. Following is a letter sent to FDA from a member of AAPLOG: I am a board certified internal medicine physician in Amarillo, TX. I have spent 10 years...
by APFLI | Feb 18, 2004 | Contraception - Chemical Methods / Hormonal Contraception / Emergency / Morning After Pill
EC (ECP – Emergency Contraception Pill) is also referred to as The Morning After Pill (MAP). The Drug. Some Estrogen / Progesterone combinations of ECP contain very high dosages of daily oral contraceptive (OC) pills (depending on the manufacturer). EC is...
