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Summary:  Though “the Pill” is ubiquitous with oral contraceptives, it refers to many different combinations, dosages, and packaging of the hormones contained therein: forms of Estrogen and Progesterone.  This episode looks at the history of The Pill, at the actions of the pill within the body of the woman, and at the actions of the pill within the body of the community.  And finally, at the continuing importance of every woman considering the risks and benefits of the pill as it applies to her.   

Topics:

·      Progestin 02:05

·      Pill History 02:45

·      Comstock Law 03:00

·      Cycle Control…Contraception = Side Effect 03:25

·      Pill and Society 03:55

·      Pill and Cigarettes 04:45

·      Male Birth Control 06:30

·      Effectiveness 08:25

·      NuvaRing Insert 08:50

·      Nexplanon Implant 09:05

·      How It Works 09:30

·      Drug-Drug Interactions 13:00

·      When to Start & Missed Doses 14:15

·       Risk-Benefit Discussion 14:30

·      Communicate 16:50

·      Monitor 18:30

·      Extra Protection 19:10

·      Respect Each Woman’s Decision 21:20

·      Pill’s Action Within Body of Woman and Within Body of Community 21:40

·      Eliminate Bias - Objective Article Review 22:00

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