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Diane-35 Controversy: Should This Contraceptive Pill Be Withdrawn After Fatal Cases?

Diane-35 Controversy: Should This Contraceptive Pill Be Withdrawn After Fatal Cases?

Tragic incidents of healthy adult women dying after taking Diane-35 have raised urgent questions: Why hasn't this contraceptive been pulled from the market?

Health Minister Edith Schippers addressed this on Tuesday, noting that withdrawal carries its own serious risks.

Potential Risks
Switching to alternative pills introduces new health risks. Additionally, it could lead to more unintended pregnancies, heightening the chance of thrombosis.

Balancing Interests
Ongoing European research is evaluating Diane-35. However, SP MP Henk van Gerven strongly disagrees with the Minister, insisting on immediate action to safeguard young women rather than deferring to bureaucratic processes.

Do you think Diane-35 should be withdrawn from the market?