When Was Ortho Evra Introduced?

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Ortho Evra was introduced in 2002. It is also known as the "birth control patch." An estimated 4 million women have used it. Ortho Evra was blamed for the deaths of several women from blood clots. The maker of ortho evra acknowledges side effects but insists the patch is safe.

Kent Ninomiya

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Kent Ninomiya has 22 years experience as a TV news anchor, reporter, managing editor and writer. He is the featured creator on the DemandStudios.com home page and was the first winner of the Demand Studios "QQ Award" for quality and quantity. Ninomiya has a Bachelor of Arts in social sciences from the University of California at Berkeley.

Last updated on: 10/27/09

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