oral contraceptive

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While an exact date has yet to be announced, an oral contraceptive named Opill is likely to be available over-the-counter, without a prescription, some time this year.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2023

However, the share of women using oral contraceptive pills dropped from 81.9% to 78.2%.

From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2023

A new study has shown that women who are taking the oral contraceptive pill are less likely to report depression.

From Science Daily • Nov. 1, 2023

Lupin Pharmaceuticals, which manufactures Tydemy, notified customers on Saturday that it was voluntarily recalling two batches of the oral contraceptive — after one lot tested low for ascorbic acid and high “for a known impurity.”

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2023

Prof Stephen Duffy, head of the Centre for Cancer Prevention, Detection and Diagnosis, at Queen Mary University of London, said: "10 years after stopping, there was no excess risk associated with oral contraceptive use."

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2023