# Menstruation Suppressants FDA Approves Lybrel By Rose A. Valenta | Published 2007-05-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fda-approves-lybrel-menstruation-suppressant References: [comcast.net](http://www.comcast.net/news/health/index.jsp?cat=HEALTHWELLNESS&fn;=/2007/05/22/670123.html&cvqh=itn_birthcontrol) & [comcast.net](http://www.comcast.net/news/health/index.jsp?cat=HEALTHWELLNESS&fn;=/2007/05/22/670123.html&cvqh=itn_birthcontrol) A USA-based Pharmaceutical company called Wyeth, plans to begin marketing Lybrel, its period suppression pill, in July 2007. The product comes in packs of 28 pills and contains low doses of ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel, two hormones that are commonly used in birth control pills. Side-effects in some women include unscheduled bleeding or spotting, which can last for a year while on the medication. **Implications** - Lybrel was surprisingly approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The pill was made to terminate a woman's period for as long as she desired and therefore completely eliminate her chances of becoming pregnant. Since getting a period is a natural part of the body's process, you have to wonder if not ever getting it is actually safe? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Menstruation Suppression:** Opportunity to develop innovative and safe methods of suppressing menstruation without affecting overall health. - **Hormonal Birth Control:** Potential for new forms of birth control that offer more control and options for women's reproductive health. - **Alternative Medications:** Rise in demand for alternative medications and treatments for menstrual pain and discomfort. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pharmaceutical:** Pharmaceutical companies can explore the development of new and improved menstruation suppression medications. - **Women's Health:** Opportunity for companies to focus on innovative solutions for women's reproductive health and contraception. - **Alternative Medicine:** Growth in demand for natural and holistic approaches to menstrual health and well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Research-Backed Functional Menstrual Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menstrual-health-supplement.md) - [Women's Health Dietary Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olly-supplements.md) - [Supportive Menstruation Herbal Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cycle-care1.md) - [Period Care Suppositories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaginal-suppositories.md) - [Multi-Symptom PMS Medications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/o-positiv-flo-pms-complete.md) - [Symptom-Alleviating Period Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-better-period.md) - [Wearable Neurostimulation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neurostimulation-device.md) - [Women's Well-Being Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-ensemble.md) - [Hormone-Balancing Dietary Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixhers-hertime-daily.md)