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First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill to Hit Stores This Month

Opill, a progestin-only birth control pill, will be available for $19.99 a month at certain retailers Perrigo Company Plc Opill, the first daily birth control available without a prescription, will ...
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Mini pill linked to ‘elevated’ asthma attack risk among certain women

Younger women with asthma who use the progesterone-only contraceptive pill, often referred to as the mini pill, may face a heightened risk of severe asthma attacks, a new study suggests. Researchers ...
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You Can Now Order Birth Control Pills On Amazon Without A Prescription

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill available in the U.S., is now available to order ...
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6 common birth control mistakes you might be making and how to fix them, according to OB-GYNs

Common birth control mistakes include missing doses or taking it at different times in the day. Birth control should also not be used with certain medications or while smoking. To avoid birth control ...
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More US pharmacists can now prescribe birth control, and soon, some patients won’t need prescriptions at all

Access to hormonal birth control — such as birth control pills and patches — is getting major changes in 2024. Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill approved in the United States, ...
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Opill, the First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill, Is Now Available Online

The progestin-only minipill is 98% effective at preventing pregnancy when taken as directed, the manufacturer says Perrigo Company Plc Opill, the first birth-control pill you can buy without a ...
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OTC birth control debut in 2024 ‘empowers’ patients with rheumatic diseases

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Come the new year, a “mini” pill could have a massive ...
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‘Did My Pill Cause Cancer?’ Women Describe How the Pill Changed Their Lives

About 150 million women around the world take the pill, mostly for birth control but also to regulate periods or reduce acne. The combined (estrogen and progesterone) pill and progesterone-only pill ...
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9 Foods and Supplements to Avoid When Taking Birth Control Pills

Birth control pills are a highly effective way to prevent pregnancy, but some foods and supplements can interfere with how ...

Here’s what’s different about Slinda, the single-hormone contraceptive just added to the PBS

Both combined contraceptive pills and mini pills effectively prevent pregnancy, but their suitability varies for different ...
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Why the WNBA wants more people to know about the new over-the-counter birth control pill

“We’re thrilled to partner with Opill, a product that will really redefine contraception accessibility,” said Colie Edison, the chief growth officer for the WNBA. “We’ve been committed to addressing ...