Mar. 23 -- FRIDAY, Jan. 18 (HealthDay News) -- A birth control skin patch used by many American women carries a risk of serious blood clots that is higher than the risk already recognized for the ...

The manufacturer and the Food and Drug Administration maintain that the patch is as safe as the pill. Gingerly, Kathleen Thoren's family gathered around her in the intensive care unit, unable to speak ...

December 9, 2011 — Voting in favor of the norelgestromin/ethinyl estradiol transdermal contraceptive patch (Ortho Evra, Jannsen), a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel today ...

WASHINGTON — Risks of blood clots in legs and lungs are twice as high for women using the birth-control patch instead of the pill, says a study reported by the drug maker and the Food and Drug ...

WASHINGTON - Risks of blood clots in legs and lungs are twice as high for women using the birth control patch instead of the pill, says a study reported by the drug maker and the Food and Drug ...

PRINCETON, NJ / ACCESSWIRE / June 30, 2023 / Women are itching for more birth control options that cater to their unique needs and preferences. While traditional forms of birth control - such as the ...

PRINCETON, NJ / ACCESSWIRE / July 18, 2023 / This month, Agile Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AGRX) announced partnerships with FPA Women's Health and vitaCare Prescription Services that will expand ...

Discussing the pros and cons of hormonal birth control with your doctor can help inform your decision about which contraceptive method is best for you. New research suggests certain types of hormonal ...

This is the fifth installment in a series of articles about the science of various aspects of college life. Any Brown student can schedule an appointment with Student Health Services to review various ...