11.   Others think it tampers with nature although unlike the contraceptive pill which tops up hormones, HRT simply restores them to their previous and natural level.

12.   But Japan has once again decided to remain one of the few countries in the world to outlaw the use of the contraceptive pill.

13.   Emergency contraceptive pills have long been available in Europe and other countries, where they are packaged for just that purpose.

14.   However, he said, contraceptive pills are not a standard treatment for acne, and added that this would not account for the presence of the stimulant fencamfamine.

15.   In addition, drugmakers may have to work with consumers to overcome religious and traditional taboos associated with contraceptive pills, Harenberg said.

16.   It is not used as a morning-after contraceptive pill but instead can be taken to end a pregnancy up to seven weeks after the last menstrual period.

17.   One new program in Washington state allows some pharmacists, under special arrangements with a doctor, to dispense emergency contraceptive pills directly to women, without a prescription.

18.   She and other experts say that urbanization also eases some familial controls on women, and makes contraceptive pills or devices easier to find.

19.   She said that sexual activity has continued to increase, but at the same time women have stopped using contraceptive pills at the high rates they used to.

20.   The dose of estrogen was roughly twice as high as the dose found in common contraceptive pills.