Posted on 03/19/2024 6:55:38 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege
Opill, the first oral contraceptive approved for over-the-counter use in the United States, will be available in stores and online this month, with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $19.99 for a one-month supply and $49.99 for a three-month supply, according to Perrigo, the company behind the product.
Perrigo announced Monday that Opill has shipped to major retailers and pharmacies and will be available to pre-order from select retailers beginning this week. Once the product hits shelves, anyone can buy it without a prescription. It will also be available at Opill.com.
Opill works as a “mini-pill,” using only the hormone progestin to prevent pregnancy. Combination hormonal birth control pills, which contain both progestin and estrogen, increase the risk of blood clots more than progestin-only birth control pills, said Dr. Asima Ahmad, chief medical officer and co-founder of Carrot Fertility, a global fertility care platform.
“Progestin-only pills do not increase the risk of having a blood clot like combined OCPs can, which can make it a great option for some people who cannot take combination OCPs,” Ahmad wrote in an email, referring to oral contraceptive pills.
Because Opill is a progestin-only oral contraceptive, it is “incredibly safe” for the vast majority of people who may be interested in taking it, said Dr. Ashley Brant, director of complex family planning at Cleveland Clinic.
Combined birth control pills may carry risks for people with uncontrolled hypertension or blood clot risks for smokers older than 35. Contraindications for progestin-only pills include conditions such as breast cancer or liver disease, or the use of certain medications.
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Better for your body and as a bonus protects you from STDs as well. Available everywhere, even in gas station restrooms.
Seriously, hormonal birth control is not healthy.
I have read a lot of studies which show women while on the ‘pill’ prefer different types of men,.
I read one where even the preference to the sweat of men changed.
And the stories of women who get married while on the pill, then going odd getting pregnant, going through massive hormonal changes and getting divorced
Some countries decided risks outweighed benefits when it came to Yaz brand specifically.
A lot of Christians are being forced to re-examine the blanket acceptance of contraception, IVF, etc…As you may know, Catholic doctrine is against anything artificial even within marriage and Catholic doctors and researchers have actually led the way in the field of natural family planning.
What a wonderful and heartwarming testimony of true FREE love!
Because modern day women have no accountability and will let Chadrone nut inside on the first date and the patriarchy or something.
Who’s against Libs/Marxists not reproducing?
No complaints from me, as long as they don't kill a child already conceived.
Some adventurous young man, with a Y chromosome, should take the pill and if he gets a girl without a Y chromosome pregnant, sue the manufacturer.
EC
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