The First OTC Birth Control Pill Heads to a Supermarket Near You
You can now buy birth control without a prescription at some major retailers across the U.S.
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Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About Choosing Hormonal Birth Control
Get the answers to your questions about the different types of birth control pills, side effects and more
How Hormonal Contraception Works
Here’s what you need to know about hormonal birth control
Cómo funciona la anticoncepción hormonal
Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber sobre la anticoncepción hormonal
How to Switch to Estrogen-Free Birth Control Pills
Interested in making the switch to estrogen-free birth control? Here’s what you need to know.
Cómo hacer el cambio a píldoras anticonceptivas sin estrógeno
¿Estás interesada en hacer el cambio a anticoncepción sin estrógeno? Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber.
Estrogen-Free Birth Control Pills
Can’t take estrogen or prefer not to? No worries. Here’s what you need to know about estrogen-free birth control pills.
Píldoras anticonceptivas sin estrógeno
¿No puedes tomar estrógeno o prefieres no hacerlo? No te preocupes. Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber sobre las píldoras anticonceptivas sin estrógeno.
FDA Approves First OTC Birth Control Pill
A new contraception option will be hitting the shelves in 2024
What You Need to Know About the Mini Pill
Learn about this progestin-only oral contraceptive pill
Why Access to Contraception Matters for Women of All Ages
Contraceptives help with many health concerns beyond pregnancy prevention, yet millions of women struggle to access them
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
It’s Illegal — but My Insurance Company Refused to Cover My Birth Control
The Affordable Care Act requires insurers to cover birth control — but somehow my birth control of choice still isn’t covered
Tips for Choosing a Birth Control Method
Wondering which birth control method is right for you? Get the facts to help you choose.
Hormonal vs. Non-Hormonal Contraception: What’s the Difference?
Understanding the different types of birth control can help you choose the best one for you
Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Birth Control
Learn about hormonal and non-hormonal birth control options
Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your HCP About Birth Control Methods
Here are some questions you can ask to help determine which type of contraception is right for you
Your Birth Control Questions Answered
Despite the pill’s popularity, many women still wonder: What’s the best type to take? How effective is it? Read on for answers to your most pressing questions.
Taking Birth Control Pills After 40
For most women, it's fine to take birth control pills throughout their 40s and early 50s—and there may even be some advantages other than contraception.
Birth Control Side Effects That Aren't Normal
Many side effects of birth control are minor and often go away over time, but some are more serious and can be symptoms of a serious condition.
How Has the Pill Made a Difference in Our Lives?
What do Hilary Swank and Gloria Steinem think lay ahead for women over the next 50 years? 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.
How Has the Pill Made a Difference in Our Lives?
Pill? IUD? Patches? See our expert giving an overview of contraceptives over the last 50 years.
