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...]
Birth Control Pills Series: Creating a Clinical Disorder for Profit
To start my blog series on Yaz, Yasmin, Ocella, Gianvi, Safyral, and Beyaz, I will focus on Yaz in particular, and one of the conditions that it is prescribed to treat. Though drugs are generally created for the purpose of treating existing medical conditions, this is not always the case. In fact, corruption in the system can sometimes … [Read more...]