The first birth ... the over-the-counter use of the oral contraceptive last summer in a landmark decision. Women can now walk into any pharmacy or go online to purchase the pills without medical ...

According to one poll, 77% of reproductive-aged females support the idea to make them available over the counter. Despite their popularity, birth control pills can sometimes be hard to access ...

Common obstacles include: Living far from a health center or OB/GYN office Travel costs Limited availability due to work or child care obligations Cost of the visit or lack of insurance A survey ...

Birth control pills, one of the most common types of contraception ... In most states, your insurance will only cover Opill if you get a prescription for it from your doctor before buying it ...

And many charge less depending on your income. Contact your local Planned Parenthood health center for more information. You can get birth control pills by prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) birth ...

trying to access daily hormonal birth control pills without a prescription. The Food and Drug Administration approved the U.S.’s first over-the-counter daily hormonal birth control pill ...

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is preparing to send a second shipment of family planning ...

Birth control pills are generally safe to take over a long period of time. Most of the research looking into the link between them and cancer comes from observational studies. According to the ...

LANSING To ensure Michigan families have access to family planning resources, more than 300 locations across the state continue to offer free contraception supplies through the Take Control of Your ...

Although birth control pills typically reduce or eliminate period pain, some people report cramping as a side effect. Cramping caused by oral contraceptives is usually temporary. Most birth ...