Drugmaker makes chewable contraceptive
(AP)


<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061208/ap_on_he_me/chewable_contraception"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061207/capt.nybz22512072145.chewable_contraception_nybz225.jpg?x=130&y=90&sig=XHo2niX23JEAUEXaTZjjdA--" align="left" height="90" width="130" alt="In this undated handout photo provided by Warner Chilcott, Femcon Fe, the first chewable birth-control method, is shown. Femcon Fe, containing the same hormones as standard oral contraceptives, offers a new option for women who don't like swallowing pills or are on the go and want to take their birth control with them, according to Carl Reichel, president of drugmaker Warner Chilcott. The company, which makes prescription dermatology and women's health products, officially launched the product Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006. (AP Photo/Warner Chilcott)" border="0" /></a>AP - Looking for a contraceptive that's convenient — and tasty? The first chewable birth-control method, a tiny, spearmint-flavored tablet that also can be swallowed without chewing, has hit pharmacy shelves.</p><br clear="all"/>