- 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.
http://www.wdxcyber.com/mbcontra.htm
- CanadianBirthControl.com
An explanation of the differences in names and availability of birth control pills between Canada and the United States.
http://www.CanadianBirthControl.com
- CBC News: The Pill and US
A Canadian article offering in-depth look at the pill, history, and health benefits.
http://cbc.ca/news/indepth/background/birthcontrol_pill.html
- Does the Birth Control Pill Cause Abortions?
Christian author Randy Alcorn presents a detailed investigation, describing how oral contraceptives may be considered abortifacient due to changing medical terminology which confuses fertilization and implantation.
http://www.epm.org/bcpill1.html
- Frequently Asked Questions about Birth Control Drugs
Answers to commonly asked questions about hormonal methods of birth control, such as the Pill, Mini-Pill, Norplant, and Depo-Provera. Includes information about missed periods, missed pills, and side-effects.
http://w-cpc.org/sexuality/faqbc.html
- Go Ask Alice
Information on how birth control pills work to prevent pregnancy. Written in a question and answer format.
http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/0663.html
- Lady Melissa Pill Case with Alarm
Lady Melissa is a birth control pill case with alarm notification to remind you when to take that pill, includes ordering information.
http://www.whentimingiseverything.com
- 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.
http://www.arhp.org/healthcareproviders/onlinepublications/clinicalproceedings/rhupdatecp/pillformulations.cfm?ID=185
- Oral Contraceptives - The Pill
Feminist Women's Health Center's info on use, cautions, danger signs, missed pills, and advantages of oral contraceptives.
http://www.fwhc.org/birth-control/thepill.htm
- Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo
A new birth control pill and an effective method of oral contraception and pregnancy prevention containing lower estrogen that improves cycle control with a favorable side effect profile.
http://www.orthotri-cyclenlo.com
- PBS American Experience Online "The Pill"
Take a virtual pill, browse a gallery featuring samples of early pill packaging, learn about the unregulated clinical trials held in Puerto Rico, and much more.
http://www.pbs.org/amex/pill/
- 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.
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/CONSUMER/CON00027.html
- 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.
http://www.arhp.org/healthcareproviders/cme/onlinecme/lowdosecp/index.cfm?ID=54
- You and the Pill
Planned Parenthood Federation fact sheet on oral contraceptive pills.
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/BIRTH-CONTROL/YOU_AND_PILL.HTM
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