For Doctors, Lawyers, prospective Moms and Dads, and anyone who cares about the next generation yet to be conceived! 750,000 women in the U.S. alone take fertility drugs annually. Many realize their dreams through the help of those drugs, but for too many mothers, their dreams become their worst nightmares. In chilling detail, this book documents startling evidence of falsified records, deceptive labeling, and unheeded requests by the FDA to conduct studies and include warnings about the risks of birth defects. It also reveals how the FDA turned its back on efforts to warn the public of the dangers of Clomid (clomiphene citrate.)
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Starred Review. Author and trial lawyer Mix (A Question of Judgment) has specialized in drug-product liability litigation since becoming a member of the California bar in 1967. Between 1972 and 1996, he successfully took on the pharmaceutical giant Merrell Dow (previously involved in Thalidomide) in seven of eight cases involving serious birth defects connected with use of the fertility drug Clomid, cases that rest on the claim that Merrell suppressed evidence of possible danger to fetuses. In this state-of-the-industry case study, Mix provides a suspense-filled account of how "a relatively inexperienced young attorney who appeared unprepared for the task" bested the pharmaceutical behemoth in 1964, only to be defeated, finally, in 1993 (when Merrell moved the eighth case directly into the federal court system). Despite being a lawyer without formal scientific education, Mix spent the 24 years since his first case analyzing all of the published information on fertility drugs and (unsuccessfully) attempting to convince the FDA to force a strong warning from Merrell regarding the risks of taking Clomid. This gripping true-life medical/legal thriller casts serious doubts on the FDA's impartiality and the "conservative" federal judiciary, while summarizing vital information for women considering fertility treatments.
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An absolute must-read and incredible teaching tool for anyone interested in eliminating tens of thousands of birth defects around the world. A book that will awaken medical science about a major cause of birth defects and what can be done about it. --BERNY DOHRMANN CO-Founder, CEO Space; Author of Perfection Can Be Had and Super Achiever Mindsets; Originator of Super Teaching Technology
In The Price of Ovulation, Terry Mix takes you through the thrill of an incredibly complicated fertility drug case which, in short order, leads him to a remarkable invitation to do a presentation on Clomid's potential relationship to Down syndrome. Imagine, a trial lawyer invited to speak to scientists on what he learned in preparing for trial. At one point, the company, Richardson-Merrell, becomes so concerned about this young lawyer they attempt to buy him out of the litigation. But Terry Mix is a man on a mission to get to the bottom of a problem that is having a devastating impact on many young lives...After numerous successes for his clients, with an eventual disappointing result due to the very hostile rules in Federal court, Mix dedicates himself to find a solution to this problem, hoping to save tens of thousands of children from suffering birth defects in the future. This is a book that makes one proud of the legal profession, regarding a remarkable individual who never gave up despite all the obstacles thrown at him by the court system, the defendant, and the FDA. I believe this book should be an inspiration to the Congress to make sure that the FDA procedures are strengthened and that people who are harmed by drugs will still have their day in court. --David S. Casey, Jr., President Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 2003 featured in Southern California Super Lawyers, 2007
The Price of Ovulation" is a must read for anyone in the medical field who manages infertility or writes a prescription for medication! For patients and health care providers involved in the care of infertility, the book serves as a comprehensive review of fertility drugs and their documented potential risks of birth defects that have been minimized or even ignored. The book not only points out the problems with these frequently used medications, but also provides a potential solution to eliminate tens of thousands of birth defects using simple and sound nutritional principles involved in our body's natural physiology. The book also serves as an eye-opener to the workings of our drug prescription approval and monitoring process. After reading about the drug manufacturers, the U.S. Governmental agencies, and the physicians involved in the drug approval process, one may find it difficult to trust the safety of any medication and its labeling. Our disease-care system that promotes patients' use of medications, at times indefinitely, may need a healthy revision. This revealing and thorough analysis could only have occurred through the scrutinizing eyes of a person from the legal profession who has devoted his life to being a consumer advocate. Physicians, busy caring for patients, often rely upon pharmaceutical representatives or pharmaceutically-sponsored educational programs to educate them on the drugs that were developed and studied by the pharmaceutical companies. This process of physician education, with its potential biases, may provide patients with misleading information. While many physicians view attorneys with suspicion, this attorney's voice may be the one that saves them from breaking their oath, to first do no harm, by pausing to carefully and honestly consider the potential benefits and risks of a drug - even if they are not alw --David S. Casey, Jr., President Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 2003 featured in Southern California Super Lawyers, 2007
In The Price of Ovulation, Terry Mix takes you through the thrill of an incredibly complicated fertility drug case which, in short order, leads him to a remarkable invitation to do a presentation on Clomid's potential relationship to Down syndrome. Imagine, a trial lawyer invited to speak to scientists on what he learned in preparing for trial. At one point, the company, Richardson-Merrell, becomes so concerned about this young lawyer they attempt to buy him out of the litigation. But Terry Mix is a man on a mission to get to the bottom of a problem that is having a devastating impact on many young lives. He educates himself in incredibly esoteric and challenging areas of medicine to master the impact of Clomid. After numerous successes for his clients, with an eventual disappointing result due to the very hostile rules in Federal court, Terry dedicates himself to try and find a solution to this problem, hopefully which will save tens of thousands of children from suffering birth defects in the future. This is a book that makes one proud of the legal profession, regarding a remarkable individual who never gave up despite all the obstacles thrown at him by the court system, the defendant, and the FDA. I believe this book should be an inspiration to the Congress to make sure that the FDA procedures are strengthened and that people who are harmed by drugs will still have their day in court. --David S. Casey, Jr., President Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 2003 featured in Southern California Super Lawyers, 2007
An absolute must-read and incredible teaching tool for anyone interested in eliminating tens of thousands of birth defects around the world and what goes on in the drug industry. A book that will awaken medical science about a major cause of birth defects and what can be done about it. --BERNY DOHRMANN CO-Founder, CEO Space; Author of Perfection Can Be Had and Super Achiever Mindsets; Originator of Super Teaching Technology
In The Price of Ovulation, Terry Mix takes you through the thrill of an incredibly complicated fertility drug case which, in short order, leads him to a remarkable invitation to do a presentation on Clomid's potential relationship to Down syndrome. Imagine, a trial lawyer invited to speak to scientists on what he learned in preparing for trial. At one point, the company, Richardson-Merrell, becomes so concerned about this young lawyer they attempt to buy him out of the litigation. But Terry Mix is a man on a mission to get to the bottom of a problem that is having a devastating impact on many young lives...After numerous successes for his clients, with an eventual disappointing result due to the very hostile rules in Federal court, Mix dedicates himself to find a solution to this problem, hoping to save tens of thousands of children from suffering birth defects in the future. This is a book that makes one proud of the legal profession, regarding a remarkable individual who never gave up despite all the obstacles thrown at him by the court system, the defendant, and the FDA. I believe this book should be an inspiration to the Congress to make sure that the FDA procedures are strengthened and that people who are harmed by drugs will still have their day in court. --David S. Casey, Jr., President Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 2003 featured in Southern California Super Lawyers, 2007
The Price of Ovulation" is a must read for anyone in the medical field who manages infertility or writes a prescription for medication! For patients and health care providers involved in the care of infertility, the book serves as a comprehensive review of fertility drugs and their documented potential risks of birth defects that have been minimized or even ignored. The book not only points out the problems with these frequently used medications, but also provides a potential solution to eliminate tens of thousands of birth defects using simple and sound nutritional principles involved in our body's natural physiology. The book also serves as an eye-opener to the workings of our drug prescription approval and monitoring process. After reading about the drug manufacturers, the U.S. Governmental agencies, and the physicians involved in the drug approval process, one may find it difficult to trust the safety of any medication and its labeling. Our disease-care system that promotes patients' use of medications, at times indefinitely, may need a healthy revision. This revealing and thorough analysis could only have occurred through the scrutinizing eyes of a person from the legal profession who has devoted his life to being a consumer advocate. Physicians, busy caring for patients, often rely upon pharmaceutical representatives or pharmaceutically-sponsored educational programs to educate them on the drugs that were developed and studied by the pharmaceutical companies. This process of physician education, with its potential biases, may provide patients with misleading information. While many physicians view attorneys with suspicion, this attorney's voice may be the one that saves them from breaking their oath, to first do no harm, by pausing to carefully and honestly consider the potential benefits and risks of a drug - even if they are not alw --David S. Casey, Jr., President Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 2003 featured in Southern California Super Lawyers, 2007
In The Price of Ovulation, Terry Mix takes you through the thrill of an incredibly complicated fertility drug case which, in short order, leads him to a remarkable invitation to do a presentation on Clomid's potential relationship to Down syndrome. Imagine, a trial lawyer invited to speak to scientists on what he learned in preparing for trial. At one point, the company, Richardson-Merrell, becomes so concerned about this young lawyer they attempt to buy him out of the litigation. But Terry Mix is a man on a mission to get to the bottom of a problem that is having a devastating impact on many young lives. He educates himself in incredibly esoteric and challenging areas of medicine to master the impact of Clomid. After numerous successes for his clients, with an eventual disappointing result due to the very hostile rules in Federal court, Terry dedicates himself to try and find a solution to this problem, hopefully which will save tens of thousands of children from suffering birth defects in the future. This is a book that makes one proud of the legal profession, regarding a remarkable individual who never gave up despite all the obstacles thrown at him by the court system, the defendant, and the FDA. I believe this book should be an inspiration to the Congress to make sure that the FDA procedures are strengthened and that people who are harmed by drugs will still have their day in court. --David S. Casey, Jr., President Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 2003 featured in Southern California Super Lawyers, 2007
An absolute must-read and incredible teaching tool for anyone interested in eliminating tens of thousands of birth defects around the world and what goes on in the drug industry. A book that will awaken medical science about a major cause of birth defects and what can be done about it. --BERNY DOHRMANN CO-Founder, CEO Space; Author of Perfection Can Be Had and Super Achiever Mindsets; Originator of Super Teaching Technology
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Finally, Someone Who Cared Enough to Do Something,
This review is from: The Price of Ovulation: The Truth about Fertility Drugs and Birth Defects and a Solution to the Problem (Paperback)
This is one of the saddest books I have ever read. I am grateful to the author for his dedication to fighting this fight for so many years and for ultimately sharing this information with the world. Shame on this pharmaceutical company for not conducting better research. Shame on the FDA for ignoring the red flags and letting concerns about this drug constantly fall through the cracks. This book should be read by every every woman who is considering the use of this drug. I wish I had access to this information 18 years ago --- my son's life would have been so much different.
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Very interesting info but not much you can do if you don't ovulate.,
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This review is from: The Price of Ovulation: The Truth about Fertility Drugs and Birth Defects and a Solution to the Problem (Paperback)
I found the info very interesting and the fact that doctors seem to universally agree that Clomid is completely safe annoys me after reading this. However, if you don't ovulate and are trying to get pregnant, I don't really know what else you can use. Overall, it was a good read. I'm glad I got pregnant the month after stopping Clomid so that it wasn't in my system much. I found it interesting to read about how long Clomid stays in your system after you take it. (Half-life is 5-9 days, which means it can be in your system for 6 weeks or more, definitely after you conceive.)
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