Warning Issued for Birth-Control Patch

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FDA is warning users of the popular Ortho Evra birth control patch that they are being exposed to more hormones, and are therefore at a higher risk of blood clots and other serious side effects. Consumer groups and some obstetricians are recommending patients stop using the patch and get new forms of birth control. Attorneys have already fimed many Ortho Evra lawsuit, and those same lawyers say to expect many more.

See the Louisville Courier-Journal for more details on theOrtho Evra warning and lawsuits.