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1.CBC News: The Pill and US
A Canadian article offering in-depth look at the pill, history, and health benefits.
URL:http://cbc.ca/news/indepth/background/birthcontrol_pill.html
2.Seven Myths about the Pill
Myths along with the truths are discussed in this article.
URL:http://sexuality.about.com/health/sexuality/library/weekly/aa011700.htm
3.Continuous Birth Control Therapy
Information for women who hate to have a period every month. Detail as to how this works.
URL:http://sexuality.about.com/health/sexuality/library/weekly/aa020501.htm
4.Combined Oral Contraceptives
Offers information about the Pill, its effectiveness, advantages and disadvantages.
URL:http://sexuality.about.com/health/sexuality/library/weekly/aa072400.htm
5.Contraceptive Quick Facts: Mini Pills
Details as to what it is, how it works, effectiveness, advantages and disadvantages.
URL:http://sexuality.about.com/health/sexuality/library/weekly/aa080700.htm
6.ThriveOnline: The Pill
Includes overview of oral contraceptives, how they work, weight gain, health concerns, expert advice, and weekly chat session.
URL:http://thriveonline.oxygen.com/sex/contraceptive_choices/birth_control_methods/the_pill/
7.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.
URL:http://w-cpc.org/sexuality/faqbc.html
8.Birth Control Pill Formulations
Listing of all types of birth control pills and their producers and formulations available in the US.
URL:http://www.arhp.org/CPAugust_2000/graphics4.htm
9.Oral Contraception Update
This technically-oriented report identifies changes/advances in pill formulations in recent years, including potential health benefits and risks, such as cardiovascular problems.
URL:http://www.arhp.org/CPAugust_2000/pillformulations.html
10.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.
URL:http://www.epm.org/bcpill1.html
11.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.
URL:http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/CONSUMER/CON00027.html
12.Oral Contraceptives - The Pill
Feminist Women's Health Center's info on use, cautions, danger signs, missed pills, and advantages of oral contraceptives.
URL:http://www.fwhc.org/thepill.htm
13.Go Ask Alice
Information on how birth control pills work to prevent pregnancy. Written in a question and answer format.
URL:http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/0663.html
14.You and the Pill
Planned Parenthood Federation fact sheet on oral contraceptive pills.
URL:http://www.plannedparenthood.org/BIRTH-CONTROL/YOU_AND_PILL.HTM
15.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.
URL:http://www.reproline.jhu.edu/english/6read/6multi/pg/cc3.htm
16.Minipill Contraception
Minipills (pills without estrogen) can safely be used by women who otherwise could not use oral contraceptives, including nursing mothers. Describes the pill, side effects, and pregnancy rates experienced by users.
URL:http://www.spwomenshealth.com/healthtalk/minipill.html
17.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.
URL:http://www.whentimingiseverything.com
18.Women in Balance
Contains PDF documents about low-dose oral contraceptives, weight gain, and hormones.
URL:http://www.wibwomeninbalance.org/
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