Are they effective? Before you rely on one for birth control, learn about their pros and cons. Verywell Health's content is for informational and educational purposes only. Our website is not intended ...

The first birth control pill that people can buy without ... The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the over-the-counter use of the oral contraceptive last summer in a landmark decision.

“Birth control is over-the-counter in more than 100 countries ... the user must take it at the same time each day for the best results. The less forgiving nature of the mini-pill was another ...

Why is the FDA Approving Over-The-Counter Birth Control? The FDA has made a ruling ... but it’s been so good.

Research for over-the-counter sales of the pill began nearly a decade ago. Hormone-based pills, like Opill, have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by tens of millions ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the United States. Soon, you will be able to get this safe and effective form of hormonal ...

Shortly after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, an application for an over-the-counter birth control pill was submitted to the FDA. WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez explains the difference ...

The first over-the-counter birth control pill has been approved by the FDA. Opill has been in use for over 50 years and has a 93% effective rate at preventing pregnancy. More from News The first ...

Democrats have opposed efforts to make birth control available over-the-counter. Why? The more cynical among us might suspect that they prefer contraception to remain as a government-mandated ...

Birth control certainly is not a new invention. Couples have experimented with various methods of preventing pregnancy since the dawn of civilization. Today, there are more, and safer, options ...