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 ...

Birth control pills without a prescription will be available on retail shelves for the first time in the U.S. this month. The over-the-counter contraceptive pills—branded as Opill and made by ...

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 ...

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 ...

Birth control can cost anywhere from $0 to over $6,000, depending on which of the many types of birth control you choose. Birth control is free when you have insurance. You don't have to meet a ...

Birth control has revolutionized people’s ability to take charge of their health, pursue their dreams, and decide if and when ...

The Food and Drug Administration approved the U.S.’s first over-the-counter daily hormonal birth control pill, called Opill, last year, with boxes of the drug appearing on pharmacy shelves last ...

The estrogen in birth control pills may result in better control over your period, though it’s also associated with some risks. “Taking estrogen continuously throughout the active pills ...

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 ...

Abortion is a divisive issue in the US. Calls have been growing for an over-the-counter birth control pill as many Republicans are restricting abortions. Abortion in the US: Fighting for rights ...