Want to get the pill without seeing a GP? Here’s what you need to know

The pill is the most common way Australian women avoid getting pregnant. Almost 30% of Australian women who use contraception ...
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Are you using emergency contraceptive pills too often? A doctor explains the long-term risks

Emergency contraceptive pills, often called the “morning-after pill,” are widely used as a quick solution after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. For many women, they offer reassurance and ...
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Over-the-counter birth control pills have been available in the US for over a year. Here’s who’s using them

(CNN) — About two years after the US Food and Drug Administration approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the United States, a new study suggests that many people who may not have ...
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OTC Oral Contraceptive Pills Improve Access to Effective Contraception

OTC access linked to 31.8 percentage point increase in individuals moving from no contraceptive method to an effective method. HealthDay News — The newly available over-the-counter (OTC) ...