How Has the Pill Made a Difference in Our Lives

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Pill, five accomplished and influential women came together to reflect on the remarkable achievements of women since the introduction of the first birth control pill in 1960. During this intimate conversation, Academy Award winner Hilary Swank; feminist and journalist Gloria Steinem; historian and author Elaine Tyler May; founder and owner of Dermalogica Jane Wurwand; and notable professor and ObGyn Diana Ramos, MD, shared their unique insights about this medical and cultural landmark.


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The Rise of Women's Healthcare Pill? IUD? Patches? See our expert giving an overview of contraceptives over the last 50 years. Watch the video now.	What's Next for Women? What do Hilary Swank and Gloria Steinem think lay ahead for women over the next 50 years? Watch the video now.

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