Bogota Free Planet CommentsMirena, A New Method Of ContraceptionPosted by Dr. Gifford Jones on Aug 31, 2010 at 10:42 PM
Intrauterine system, levonorgestrel Wouldn’t all women like to stop worrying about birth control for five years? Not to have to remember to take the pill every day. Or face the bother of having to insert a vaginal contraceptive each time before sex. Now, a new unique intrauterine system, Mirena, which has been used in Europe for over 10 years, is available in Canada. Why has it taken so long for Mirena to get here? In the 1960s IUDs became quite popular. But one IUD, the Dalkon Shield, triggered complications due to a faulty design. This resulted in a U.S. class action law suit. It’s producer failed, and all the other IUDs in the U.S. were pulled from the market. Greedy lawyers and greedy patients, looking for an easy million, were largely to blame for a good contraceptive going down the drain. More...Post a Comment to: Dr. Gifford JonesNext entry: The Cape Breton Solution To Teenage Pregnancy Previous entry: Evista, Another Way to Treat Osteoporosis Note from the Editor: This section is for comments from readers of bogotafreeplanet.com. Please don't assume that Bogota Free Planet agree with or endorses any particular comment just because we let it stand. A reminder: Anyone who fails to comply with our terms of use may lose his or her posting privilege. |
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