The issues and background sought are similar to requests raised in
various contexts by others in the past. One example of this
is the progestin drospirenone, which has unique properties (2).
Education about birth control options had a positive impact on the life of
Erin Callahan , a 31-year-old medical student in New York City.
* Although 82 percent admit to not knowing what's inside their birth
control pills, 74 percent believe there are differences between birth
control pills and 71 percent agree that certain ingredients may have
certain advantages for them(1g,h,i).

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This also means that more than one-quarter of these women are still searching
for the right pill.

* Drugs that may increase serum potassium when taken daily and long-term
for chronic conditions include ACE inhibitors, angiotensin-ll receptor
antagonists, potassium-sparing diuretics, heparin, aldosterone
antagonists, and NSAIDs .YASMIN-US.com.

* The survey, conducted by International Communications Research (ICR)
based out of Media, Pennsylvania, polled approximately 400 women ages
18 to 35 years in the United States. http://www. 2, March/April 1998

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"We are responding to the Illinois Attorney General's subpoena and will
cooperate fully," said Monsanto's General Counsel Charles W ., Associate Dean for Women's
Health, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Professor of Medicine at
the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ-Robert Wood
Johnson Medical School ). "I tried
different birth control pills, but never found the one that was quite right
for me ," said Erin."
Yasmin contains drospirenone, which has unique antiandrogenic and
antimineralocorticoid properties.

About Berlex, Inc.

Certain statements in this press release that are neither reported
financial results nor other historical information are forward-looking
statements , including but not limited to, statements that are predictions of
or indicate future events, trends , plans or objectives.
Berlex, Inc.

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Left unprotected for even one day, she is vulnerable to an unintended
pregnancy.S.

Information for Consumers
Women who would like to learn more about Yasmin should visit
http://www.

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New Survey Reveals Women are More Aware of the Ingredients in Their Food and
Clothing Than the Ingredients of Their Birth Control Pills

MONTVILLE, N.5 million annual unintended
pregnancies in the U. Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular
side effects; women who take OCs are strongly advised not to smoke.com or call the toll-free number 866-YASMIN1 (927-6461)
to receive a complimentary, informational product brochure by mail. a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k International Communications Research (ICR)
study conducted from February 2-23, 2005 using approximately 400 women
between the ages of 18 and 35 years in the United States
2. Compliance, Counseling and Satisfaction with Oral Contraceptives: A
Prospective Evaluation, Rosenberg et al, Family Planning Perspectives,
Vol 30, No.

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J. As many as 74 percent of women know what's inside their food and 60
percent know what 's inside their clothing, but only 15 percent of women know
what's inside their birth control pills (1a,b,c). "There are differences between birth control pills
based on the types and amounts of hormones they contain. My physician recommended
Yasmin(R), so I decided to try it.

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The survey was conducted in February
2005 by International Communications Research (ICR) of 400 women between the
ages of 18 - 35 who are currently using, or have ever used, birth control
pills. "I was feeling frustrated , so I talked to my doctor about
the differences between birth control pills.

"It is very important to take a pill consistently every day to be
effective," said Marie Foegh, M.

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Burson. The random-sample survey was
conducted via telephone from February 2-23, 2005.

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The need for women to gain a better understanding of what's inside birth
control pills is underscored by the fact that 65 percent of the women surveyed
have switched two or more times between different types of birth control
pills,(1d) with just over one-third switching because of side effects(1e) ., DSc, Vice President, Medical Affairs FHC
at Berlex Laboratories. are due to pill discontinuation and compliance
difficulties, according to the Alan Guttmacher Institute(4).

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LOUIS, Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON)
said today that it is cooperating with the Illinois Attorney General's office
to provide information regarding pricing and licensing of genetically modified
seeds.

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"It's possible that drospirenone made the difference for Erin," noted Dr. Yasmin
should not be used in patients with conditions that predispose to hyperkalemia
(ie, renal insufficiency, hepatic dysfunction, or adrenal insufficiency).

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For more information on Monsanto, see: http://www.monsanto., A new national survey reveals
women pay much more attention to what's inside their food and clothing than
what's inside their birth control pills. Together, you can determine which one
is best suited for you.berlex.

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Knowing More About 'What's Inside' Birth Control Pills May Help Increase Compliance

"The adage 'it's what's inside that counts' can and should be applied to
birth control pills ," said Gloria Bachmann, M. It's made a big difference for me.D." An estimated 20 percent of the 3.
Committed to addressing unmet medical needs, Berlex develops and markets
diagnostic imaging agents , treatments in the areas of female health care and
specialized therapeutics for life-threatening and disabling diseases in the
fields of the central nervous and cardiovascular systems, oncology , and
gastroenterology. Berlex has business operations in New Jersey, California
and Washington . Berlex Data on file
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Monsanto has fully and successfully
presented explanation of its past technology and seed licensing practices in
formal and informal circumstances, including court proceedings. For more information, please visit http://www.org
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Monsanto Company is a leading global provider of technology-based
solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food
quality.

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com . Of
the women who switched birth control pills, more than 71 percent are satisfied
with their switch(1f).

Important Information about Yasmin(R) and All Oral Contraceptives
Yasmin contains 3 mg of the progestin drospirenone that has
antimineralocorticoid activity, including the potential for hyperkalemia in
high-risk patients, comparable to a 25 mg dose of spironolactone.*
OCs do not protect against HIV infection and other sexually transmitted
diseases . Undue reliance should
not be placed on such statements because, by their nature, they are subject to
known and unknown risks and uncertainties and can be affected by other factors
that could cause actual results and Berlex's plans and objectives to differ
materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any of
these forward-looking statements, whether to reflect new information or future
events or circumstances or otherwise.

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"At the time when a woman switches birth control
pills, she may discontinue one brand before filling the new prescription.

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Monsanto's commercial approach is to broadly license its value-added
technologies to hundreds of seed companies so that growers who wish to plant
seeds with the company's innovations can choose the seed brands they prefer.
"We firmly believe that Monsanto has and continues to compete fairly in
establishing the value our innovations are bringing to our seed customers and
to farmers," Burson said. This clearly indicates that while all pills may be
equally effective, women can have different experiences with different pills."
Since there are more than 40 brands of birth control pills to choose from
today,(3) it's important for women to learn about their birth control pills'
ingredients, and what the differences may mean.
Bachmann."

Other interesting findings from the survey include:

* Seventy-three percent of women polled admit they have purchased one
food item over another based on its ingredients and 60 percent have
bought an item of clothing based on its materials(1d,e).

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Monsanto Cooperating With Illinois Attorney General to Provide Information Regarding Biotechnology Crop Licensing

"My advice to women about birth control pills is talk to your
doctor about what he or she prescribes.
* More than three-fourths of women believe the specific type of progestin
in their birth control pills is important, but only two percent know
that drospirenone is a form of progestin(1j,k).
Women receiving daily, long-term treatment for chronic conditions or diseases
with medications that may increase serum potassium should have their serum
potassium levels checked during the first treatment cycle. The use of OCs is associated with increased risks of several serious
side effects.