Last week, the FDA approved Opill, the first daily oral contraceptive that will be available for sale over the counter in stores as well as online. Reproductive health advocates hailed the ...

For a contraceptive method that has been in use for more than five decades now and with major improvements to its brands, our relationship with the pill still remains cautious. Many women who use it ...

Getty Images When taken as directed, norgestrel has 98% efficacy in preventing pregnancy in individuals who are adherent to the daily regimen. Norgestrel, (Opill) is the first over-the-counter (OTC) ...

The reason for the large gap in OCP effectiveness under perfect use and typical use may be due primarily to missed pills. Nearly 1 in 2 pill users report missing 1 or more pills per cycle. [5] The ...

Editor’s Note (7/13/23): The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a birth-control pill called Opill for use without a prescription on Thursday. It’s now the first daily oral contraceptive to be ...

August 13, 2009 — Many women are using brands of oral contraceptives that have been linked to greater risk for venous thrombosis, according to the results of 2 studies reported in the August 14 issue ...

Share on Pinterest Two lots of the birth control pill Tydemy have been recalled due to a decreased amount of ascorbic acid. Getty Images The prescription oral contraceptive, Tydemy, may be less ...

For many women, taking the contraceptive pill is an easy and effective way to prevent getting pregnant. It's physically non-invasive, and all you have to do is remember to take the tablet at more or ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The popularity of “the Pill” created ...

The FDA is warning consumers about two lots of Tydemy, a birth control pill. A popular type of birth control pill may have "reduced effectiveness," according to a new warning from the U.S. Food and ...