The first over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pillwas approved last year. It's called Opill, and over the past month or so, it has finally started showing up on pharmacy shelves. Finally I can answer those questions everyone was asking when it was first approved: How much does it actu...
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Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill, is taking pre-orders this week. Experts explain how effective it is, and when it will become available.
The "male" condom is seen as the default. External condoms are cheaper and more easily accessible, and much more popular than the internal condom. These labels influence how people relate to different birth control methods. "When you have the most popular method gendered as for men, that sh...
Pill:There are several types ofbirth control pills: combination pills that contain estrogen and progestin, progestin-only pills, and extended-cycle pills that reduce the frequency of your period. Side effects range from spotting and lighter periods to skin changes. You might want to enlist the ai...
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Birth control options that don't require a prescription include: Male or female condoms Vaginal sponge Spermicide The progestin-only minipill (Opill) If you’re 17 or older, you can ask a pharmacist for levonorgestrel. This is a type of emergency contraception that doesn’t require a prescrip...
It is important to go straight from one birth control method to the next, with no gaps in between. This will help lower your chance of getting pregnant. If you take birth control pills, you do not need to finish the pill pack before switching to another method. You can stop taking your...
Each type of birth control pill has its pros and cons. Here's how to find the best birth control pill for you.