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GYN: Recent contraception newsFrom: DoctorJoe@aol.comThu Feb 8 11:24:31 2007
_Newer Contraceptives Double Risk of Fatal Blood Clots_ (http://www.forbes.com/forbeslife/health/feeds/hscout/2007/02/06/hscout601686.html) The Public Citizen's Health Research Group reported that "third generation" birth-control pills containing synthetic progestin have an increased risk of blood clots and do not prevent pregnancy any more effectively than older contraceptives. According to the group's director, the FDA has been aware of the risks since 1995. The group filed a petition with the FDA to ban these contraceptives. HealthDay News, Forbes 02/06/2007 Read Article: _Forbes_ (http://www.forbes.com/forbeslife/health/feeds/hscout/2007/02/06/hscout601686.html) Joe P. "Chuck Norris uses a live rattlesnake for a condom."
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