The Side Effects of Birth Control
Consumers should be aware about the side effects of birth control as there is a wide variety of items available in today’s market. As one might expect, each comes with the potential for unique side effects.
Wed, 07/20/2011 - 08:24
New Contraceptive Added to Prescription List in October
The birth control prescription list will add a new contraceptive as soon as October 2010. The FDA has approved Beyaz, a new oral contraceptive manufactured by Bayer Health Pharmaceutical, the producer of the Yaz oral contraceptive. Beyaz uses the following active ingredients: drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium tablets.
Tue, 09/28/2010 - 05:31
Side Effects of Birth Control Prescription-Only Drug Ella Approved by FDA
Despite minor side effects of birth control being associated with the prescription drug, Ella, the FDA has finally approved HR Pharma’s emergency contraceptive for prescription only use. Emergency contraceptive Plan B, currently available prescription-free in the US to adult women aged 17 and older, is only effective at preventing pregnancy if taken within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse.
Tue, 08/17/2010 - 04:21
Potential Birth Control Side Effects of Yaz and Yasmin Users: Pulmonary Embolism
There are certain birth control side effects and contraindications that even the healthiest of women need to be aware of, although oral birth control pills are a safe contraceptive choice for most adult women. Oral contraceptives are known to elevate the risks of heart disease, strokes and clotting, especially in smokers over the age of 35.
Thu, 07/22/2010 - 04:55 