Temps Presents an investigative report from the award winning Swiss investigative news program on #DRSP (#DROSPIRENONE) containing birth control pills. The documentary profiles the aftermath of events for several YAZ VICTIMS and their stories of survival.
MARKETPLACE, CANADA’S CONSUMER WATCHDOG, investigates #YASMIN, #YAZ birth control pills that contain #DRSP #DROSPIRENONE. HEALTH CANADA announced this week that it had concluded a ‘safety review’ of the pills and found they presented a 1.5x to 3.0x higher risk of blood clots than other pills. This story was aired prior to this announcement in early 2011. FDA is holding hearings 12.8.11-12.9.11 to consider blood clot risks of these pills and other contraceptives. In May 2011, the EMA (European Medicines Agency) announced the pills presented a 1.5x to 3.0x higher risk of blood clots. FDA funded studies concluded the pills were 74%, or 1.74x. higher risk in comparison to other hormonal contraceptives it considered.
(Source: youtu.be)