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2. Pearl Index - Wikipedia

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   The Pearl Index is sometimes used as a statistical estimation of the number of unintended pregnancies in 100 woman-years of exposure (e.g. 100 women over one year of use, or 10 women over 10 years). It is also sometimes used to compare birth control methods, a lower Pearl index representing a lower chance of getting unintentionally pregnant. [2]

3. Progestogen-only pill - Wikipedia

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   In July 2023, the USA Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first over-the-counter (OTC) POP birth control pill to be sold without a prescription in the United States. The pill, marketed under the brand name Opill, is once daily 0.075 mg oral norgestrel. [65]

4. Combined hormonal contraception - Wikipedia

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   Combined hormonal contraception (CHC), or combined birth control, is a form of hormonal contraception which combines both an estrogen and a progestogen in varying formulations. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The different types available include the pill , the patch and the vaginal ring , which are all widely available, [ 3 ] and an injection , which is available ...

5. Doctors Explain The Surprising Reason Birth Control Is Less ...

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   GLP-1s may impact the effectiveness of a particular type of birth control. When we’re talking about birth control and GLP-1s, there’s really only one form that has cause for concern: the pill .

6. 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 ...

7. Who can take the newly available over-the-counter birth ... - AOL

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   The first oral contraceptive approved for over-the-counter use in the United States will become available in stores and online this month.The medication, known as Opill, has a manufacturer’s ...