FDA approves period suppression pill
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070522/ap_on_he_me/new_birth_control"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070518/capt.nyol98705182206.no_more_periods_nyol987.jpg?x=130&y=97&sig=lcXpVZVyLLzTvBJ7xwYdOw--" align="left" height="97" width="130" alt="Women looking for a simple way to avoid their menstrual period could soon have access the first birth control pill designed to let women suppress monthly bleeding indefinitely. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expect to announce approval Tuesday for Lybrel, a drug from Wyeth which would be the first pill to be taken continuously. (AP Graphic)" border="0" /></a>AP - The first birth-control pill meant to put a stop to women's monthly periods indefinitely won federal approval Tuesday. Called Lybrel, it's the first such pill to receive Food and Drug Administration approval for continuous use. When taken daily, the pill can halt women's menstrual periods indefinitely and prevent pregnancies.</p><br clear="all"/>

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