Birth control pills: a new health scandal?

Every week, more victims come forward with stories of life-threatening side effects as a result of their birth control pills. We meet the lawyer who has brought the affair before the French courts. He warns of an avalanche of new lawsuits related to third- and fourth-generation pills, most of which are manufactured by German pharmaceutical company Bayer.

Next, we head to Germany, where the firm’s shareholders are concerned the new health scare could have a damaging impact on the brand.

Finally, what if a male pill were available? Would men be ready and willing to share the risks? The most promising research is taking place in the US and India, although a viable alternative is still at least five to ten years away.