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  2. You Can Now Order Birth Control Pills On Amazon Without A ...

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    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 ...

  3. Comparison of birth control methods - Wikipedia

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    Effectiveness of contraceptive methods with respect to birth control. Only condoms are useful to prevent sexually transmitted infections. There are many methods of birth control (or contraception) that vary in requirements, side effects, and effectiveness. As the technology, education, and awareness about contraception has evolved, new ...

  4. Oral contraceptive pill - Wikipedia

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    Oral contraceptives, abbreviated OCPs, also known as birth control pills, are medications taken by mouth for the purpose of birth control. The introduction of the birth control pill ("the Pill") in 1960 revolutionized the options for contraception, sparking vibrant discussion in the scientific and social science literature and in the media.

  5. List of estrogens available in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Estradiol and norethisterone acetate (Combipatch) – 50 μg/24 hours / 0.14 mg/24 hours; 50 μg/24 hours / 0.25 mg/24 hours Combined with other medications [ edit ]

  6. FDA approves first non-hormonal contraceptive gel — here's ...

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    For comparison, here are the typical-use effectiveness rates for other common contraceptive methods, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Hormone-free, copper IUD: 99.2% Hormonal ...

  7. Hormonal intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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    The hormonal IUD is an extremely effective method of birth control, and a 2021 study demonstrated that it may be used for emergency contraception. [15] In addition to birth control, the hormonal IUD is used for prevention and treatment of: Heavy menstrual periods [16] Endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain [16] [17] Adenomyosis and dysmenorrhea ...

  8. Progestogen-only pill - Wikipedia

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    Progestogen-only pills may also be prescribed for individuals wanting an oral form of birth control but do not wish to use estrogen-containing methods due to medical contraindications, intolerable side effects, or personal preference. [8]

  9. Diaphragm (birth control) - Wikipedia

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    The diaphragm is a barrier method of birth control. [3] It is moderately effective, with a one-year failure rate of around 12% with typical use. [4] It is placed over the cervix with spermicide before sex and left in place for at least six hours after sex.