Why was Microval discontinued?: Tracing the Oral Contraceptive's Withdrawal
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In December 2005, pharmaceutical company Wyeth made the decision to discontinue Microval, a progestogen-only contraceptive pill containing levonorgestrel. The primary cause for the withdrawal was a commercial decision to rationalize their product portfolio, following a period of supply difficulties, rather than concerns related to the medication's safety or efficacy.
