Noncontraceptive benefits of birth control pills. Talukdar N, Bentov Y, Chang PT, et al. Effect of long-term combined oral contraceptive pill use on endometrial thickness. Obstet Gynecol.

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A double dose of an emergency-contraception pill may open a back door for Americans seeking abortions in restrictive states.

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Michigan's reproductive rights expand as Gov. Whitmer signs bills allowing pharmacists to prescribe birth control pills.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed 16 laws relating to reproductive health on Wednesday. Two bills focused on contraceptive access.