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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 2007
Page
6
The article traces 1960s birth control pills from high dose to low dose, noting improved tolerability yet higher failure rates. It highlights side effects such as nausea and weight gain, plus serious risks like gallbladder disease and blood clots. A reader shares a personal note about unintended pregnancy after four years on pills.
Joe and Teresa Graedon address birth control pill interactions with antibiotics and other medicines. They note studies are inconclusive but report patient pregnancies despite pill use. They explain oxic medicines, barbiturates, anti-seizure drugs, some antifungals, and St John's wort may reduce effectiveness and call for FDA comparative studies.
Oklahoma Centennial Commission executive director J. Blake Wade will keynote the Arts for All Kick-off Luncheon on Friday noon at the Best Western Hotel ballroom. Wade, Lawton native and former Oklahoma Historical Society leader, will discuss this year’s Centennial events and heritage. Reservations are $15 and may be made by Arts for All or Lawton Chamber offices.
A reader asks if a niece should be told she was adopted. Abby advises disclosure, noting the niece has a right to know personal history and may wish to search or learn about genetic risks. Also included is a neighbor greeting query with advice to introduce yourself gradually.
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