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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

The White House has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have ensured private health insurance plans cover birth control when it is purchased over the counter. The withdrawal will be published in the ...

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 ...

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 ...

MDHHS is preparing to send a second shipment of family planning resources to more than 300 locations through the “Take ...

Oral contraceptives (OCs), commonly referred to as birth control pills, are a cornerstone of modern reproductive health, offering women greater control over their bodies. Health experts suggest ...