Feds Approve Birth-Control Pill That Eliminates Women's Periods

biz.yahoo.com — WASHINGTON (AP) -- The first birth-control pill meant to put a stop to women's monthly periods indefinitely has won federal approval, the manufacturer said 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.. May 22, 2007 View in Crawl 4