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Thromboembolic Events with Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch

May 7, 2008 – 9:49 am
Posted by H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik

New Data on Thromboembolic Events with Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch
The prescribing information for the Ortho Evra Contraceptive Transdermal Patch is being updated with results of a new study on the risk of venous thromboembolism. This study found that women aged 15-44 who used the birth control patch were at higher risk of developing venous thromboembolism [...]

By H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik | Also posted in Big Pharma Watch, Birth Control, FDA Press Release, Questionable Medicine, Uncategorized | Comments (0)

Research and Markets: Contraception Market Report 2007

September 7, 2007 – 9:38 am
Posted by H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Contraception Market Report 2007 to their offering.
The UK market for contraceptives, as evaluated in this report, comprises four main sectors: hormone-based products; barrier products; intra-uterine device (IUD) products and other methods.
Hormone-based products is a publicly funded sector, is the largest sector, having overtaken barrier products, which was [...]

By H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik | Also posted in Birth Control | Comments (0)

Medicalization of Women’s Natural Cycles Profitable for BARR Share-Holders

December 10, 2006 – 10:57 am
Posted by H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik

“Pill Pimp” Market Strategy Targets Women At Every Stage Of Life
Once again, Leslie Botha has been proven to be an accurate soothsayer. In her radio program, on her website and in her seminars, Leslie has pointed out that, Big Pharma is mirroring the successful marketing strategies of the American Cigarette Industry — lure the [...]

By H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik | Also posted in Big Pharma Watch, Birth Control, Follow The Money, HRT | Comments (0)

Oral Contraceptive History - Birth Control Pills

June 9, 2005 – 10:55 am
Posted by H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik

The birth control pill was introduced to the public in the early 1960s. Birth control pills are synthetic hormones that mimic the way real estrogen and progestin works in a women’s body. The pill prevents ovulation - no new eggs are released by a women on the pill since her body is tricked into believing [...]

By H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik | Also posted in Birth Control | Comments (0)