CBC News: The Pill and US
A Canadian article offering in-depth look at the pill, history, and health benefits.
Seasonale
Official web site for Seasonale, the first FDA-approved extended cycle birth control pill that offers just 4 periods a year.
CanadianBirthControl.com
An explanation of the differences in names and availability of birth control pills between Canada and the United States.
Understanding Low Dose Oral Contraceptives
Article for professionals covers pharmacology, efficacy, noncontraceptive health benefits, and side effects. Includes table of pills currently available in the United States.
Oral Contraception Update
Technically-oriented report covers changes/advances in pill formulations in recent years, including potential health benefits and risks. Includes a list of birth control pills and their producers and formulations available in the US.
The Pill: 30 Years of Safety Concerns
This article from FDA Consumer magazine reviews the history of oral contraceptives, health concerns, health benefits, and trends toward the future.
Oral Contraceptives - The Pill
Feminist Women's Health Center's info on use, cautions, danger signs, missed pills, and advantages of oral contraceptives.
Go Ask Alice
Information on how birth control pills work to prevent pregnancy. Written in a question and answer format.
PBS American Experience Online "The Pill"
Includes a gallery featuring samples of early pill packaging, and information about the unregulated clinical trials held in Puerto Rico.
Conditions Requiring Precautions in the Use of Oral Contraceptives
Technical information about which patients should exercise caution or avoid using combined oral contraceptives, from John's Hopkins Reproline.
Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo
Low estrogen formulation.
Birth Control Pills and Abnormal Bleeding
Frequently asked questions and articles about oral contraceptives, including side effects, timing of use, effect on menstrual bleeding, and interactions with other medications.
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