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2. Combined oral contraceptive pill - Wikipedia

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   The combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP), often referred to as the birth control pill or colloquially as "the pill", is a type of birth control that is designed to be taken orally by women. It is the oral form of combined hormonal contraception .

3. 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.

4. Birth control - Wikipedia

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   Birth control, also known as contraception, anticonception, and fertility control, is the use of methods or devices to prevent pregnancy. [1] [2] Birth control has been used since ancient times, but effective and safe methods of birth control only became available in the 20th century. [3]

5. The most common birth control methods and how effective they ...

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   Oral contraceptives are the second most common form of birth control in the U.S., with nearly 13% of women on birth control using it. The Pill may also help lessen period cramps and heavy bleeding ...

6. What you need to know about over-the-counter birth control

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   OTC birth control pills are a newer option for people in the U.S. In July 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Opill as a nonprescription oral birth control pill . Opill is now ...

7. How does the birth control pill work? What you need to know ...

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   The birth control pill is one of many contraceptive options available on today's market. We'll break down what you need to know.

8. Hormonal contraception - Wikipedia

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   Birth control pills are the most commonly prescribed hormonal treatment for hirsutism, as they prevent ovulation and decrease androgen production by the ovaries. Additionally, estrogen in the pills stimulates the liver to produce more of a protein that binds to androgens and reduces their activity.

9. Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill, can be ...

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   The move to make birth control pills easily accessible is gaining steam, with Arizona passing legislation in July 2023, allowing pharmacists to dispense OTC contraceptives. Opill should open the ...