NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Perrigo launch of their FDA approved OTC Opill is great news for women in the U.S. who rely on progesterone-only birth control pills for their contraception.

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. If you’re entering perimenopause or menopause, you’ve probably heard about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) — and you might be wondering about ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Oral contraceptives with low levels of estrogen and progestin reduce the risk of ovarian cancer even more than older versions of the "Pill," according to investigators at ...

CHICAGO (AP) -- Estrogen-progestin pills double postmenopausal women's chances of developing dangerous blood clots, and the risk is even higher for overweight patients and those over 60, researchers ...

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One month’s supply will cost $19.99, while the recommended three-month supply costs $49.99. A six-month supply is also available on Opill.com for $89.99. Orders will be fulfilled within 24-48 hours of ...

Years after warnings that estrogen therapy could lead to increased cancer risk, a new study has found that it in addition to alleviating hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause, it carries little ...

Now that the pill is soon to be available over the counter in the U.S., experts weigh in on common questions and concerns about the medication. A crumpled foil pack of oral contraceptive pills. There ...

Estrogen is one of the primary female hormones, and it serves an important function in both reproductive and overall health. Estrogen supports many important processes, from the development of ...