The progestin-only oral contraceptive will be available without a prescription ... it was not without some safety concerns about having birth control pills more readily available.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer adds Michigan to the majority of states that allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed two bills into law earlier this week that will allow pharmacists in the state to ...

Pharmacists have begun prescribing abortion pills, not simply dispensing the medication ... In many states, he said, pharmacists can prescribe birth control and morning-after pills.

There are lots of myths out there about birth control ... pill? Yes. This happens to about 5 to 9 women out of 100 per year. But the pill is around 99% effective, if you use it exactly as prescribed.

Combination birth control pills, or the pill for short, are oral contraceptives that prevent pregnancy. If you’re considering your birth control options, the pill is one of the most common and ...

Most birth control methods, like the pill and the patch, require a prescription. Some, like IUDs and implants ... But there are still a few circumstances where your birth control might not be covered.

Taking your pills properly not only helps prevent pregnancy ... the more severe your menstrual cramps will be. Birth control pills may be prescribed to help relieve painful menstrual cramping.

Carrie Cwiak, MD Birth control pills in general do not cause weight gain ... They are available with prescription to those under 17. Narrator It's best to discuss your personal health history ...

This birth control method works well for women who'd rather not remember to take a pill every day ... A doctor's visit to obtain a prescription will increase your initial medical bill.

The morning- after pill or an emergency contraceptive is a type of birth control that is prescribed when a woman ... without understanding that they do not protect one from STDs.

Opill is not recommended for women with a ... the pills without medical supervision; previously, birth control pills required a prescription and had to be dispensed by a pharmacist.