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The New Birth Control Pill

Thursday, May 24, 2007

The first birth-control pill meant to put a stop to women's monthly periods indefinitely has won federal approval in the United States.

You may want to re-read that first line.

Called Lybrel, it's the latest approved oral contraceptive to depart from the 21-days-on, seven-days-off regimen that had been standard since birth-control pill sales began in the 1960s. The Wyeth pill is the first designed to put off periods altogether when taken without break.

A women's health expert said Lybrel would be a welcome addition for the woman who seeks relief from monthly periods. University of New Hampshire sociologist Jean Elson said the pill left her with mixed feelings. "Why medicate away a normal life event if we're not sure of the long-term effects?"

Thankfully, this is NOT approved in Canada.

Ladies, what do you think?