In the previous article of my blog series on Yaz, Yasmin, Ocella, Gianvi, Safyral, and Beyaz, I discussed the devastating side effects that can result from using these DRSP-containing birth control pills. For my final article in this series, I will discuss the current drug label warnings for these drugs, and contemplate whether these warnings … [Read more...]
Birth Control Pills Series: The Devastating Side Effects
The first article of my blog series on Yaz, Yasmin, Ocella, Gianvi, Safyral, and Beyaz discussed how Yaz in particular was marketed to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)--before PMDD was even classified as a medical condition--so that the drug manufacturer, Bayer, could increase their profits. In this article, I will provide … [Read more...]
Bayer Fails to Warn About Serious Complications from Essure
In May of this year, Health Canada released a Health Product Risk Communication for Essure, a permanent and irreversible birth control system. Essure is a device implanted in the fallopian tubes that prevents pregnancy by causing tissue growth which prevents an egg from being released and fertilized. While many possible side effects of Essure … [Read more...]