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FDA Approves New Contraceptive Pill Lybrel Stories

FDA Approves New Contraceptive Pill Lybrel

The FDA approves an oral contraceptive that also eliminates menstruation.

Wyeth's oral contraceptive Lybrel is now approved by the FDA to eliminate monthly menstrual periods. The drug has a lower level of synthetic hormones than other oral contraceptives and must be taken 365 days a year. According to a study by Wyeth, 59 percent of women had no periods after six months but 18% dropped out due to menstrual spotting. (Read more about FDA Approves New Contraceptive Pill Lybrel)

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CALCIUM AND PMS Stories

CALCIUM AND PMS

It’s a problem that affects ten to twenty percent of women, and many of the people close to them: PMS.


Now, a natural way—calcium--which can reduce symptom severity has been shown to also prevent the development of PMS in the first place. But how you get the calcium is key. (Read more about CALCIUM AND PMS)

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Menstrual Cramps Stories

Menstrual Cramps

When you have your menstrual period, you may get mild to bad menstrual cramps or pain in your abdomen or back. You may also have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, a headache, or lightheadedness. Some or all of these problems may start a day or two before your menstrual period and last for part of or all of your menstrual period. Menstrual cramps are caused by contractions of your uterus as the blood leaves your uterus. (Read more about Menstrual Cramps)

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PAINFUL PERIODS Stories

PAINFUL PERIODS

Can high levels of stress increase the risk of having painful periods? New research by Chicago researchers says it can.
Jessica Lindstrom is 27 years old, and although she’s totally healthy, sometimes her body turns on her at the time of the month. Her periods are agonizing. “I have intense lower back pain, nausea, and stomach irritation. There’s also pain when tightening the lower abdomen,” says Jessica. (Read more about PAINFUL PERIODS)

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