Prescription and over-the-counter contraceptives would be covered by insurance if a bill introduced by DFL lawmakers passes ...

Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill available in the U.S., is now available to order online. Sales of the drug first started on Monday morning when consumers began purchasing it ...

Perrigo's HRA Pharma subsidiary has become the first drugmaker in the US to seek approval for an over-the-counter contraceptive pill. The move comes as access to birth control becomes a pivotal ...

Taking a combination birth control pill with a lower dose of estrogen may reduce symptoms like headache, nausea, water ...

A new study confirms previous findings that hormonal birth control is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. While the vaginal ring and the patch had the highest cardiovascular ...

For example, I often prescribe medications commonly known as birth control to help manage conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which affects hormone regulation and can lead to ...

The funding includes $100 million to support two national trials for pharmacies to provide the oral contraceptive pill and treatments for uncomplicated urinary tract infections over the counter.

There are lots of myths out there about birth control pills. Here's the truth. Will the pill make you put on a lot of extra pounds? No. Research suggests it has little to no effect on your weight.

Women trying to conceive can undergo fertility treatments to improve ovulation. What role do birth control pills play in PCOS management? Birth control pills help regulate the menstrual cycle by ...

Feb. 3, 2025 — It's a little pill with big responsibilities. But despite its primary role to prevent pregnancy, the contraceptive pill (or 'the Pill') could also help reduce the risk of ovarian ...