New Progestin-Only Contraceptive Approved by the FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new progestin-only oral contraceptive called Slynd. This preparation contains the novel progestin drospirenone which is one component of the oral contraceptives (OCs) YaZ and Yasmin. (These contraceptives also contain the estrogen ethinyl estradiol.) Contraceptives containing only progesterone have raised concerns with regard to their impact on mood.… Read More »