Opill, also known as a “mini pill,” contains only progestin, a synthetic version of progesterone. Progestin-only pills have been widely used in the United States since the first one was ...

They found that women under the age of 35 who used the mini pill had a 39 per cent increased risk of asthma attacks compared to never users. But there was no link among asthma attacks and older ...

They found that women under the age of 35 who used the mini pill had a 39 per cent increased risk of asthma attacks compared to never users. But there was no link among asthma attacks and older ...

When used perfectly, the mini-pill is over 99 per cent effective. But with typical use—such as missing a pill or being unwell—around one in ten women may become pregnant.

Thousands of women who take the mini pill may be at higher risk of potentially life-threatening asthma attacks, concerning research today suggested. British scientists, who tracked more than ...

The FDA approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill. Here’s why I’m underwhelmed. ... 91 out of 100 women using the mini-pill for pregnancy will not get pregnant.

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the oral contraceptive Opill for over-the-counter use, making it the first nonprescription birth control pill in the United States.

Known as a "mini pill," the drug is considered by doctors to pose fewer risks than combination pills that rely on estrogen. This illustration provided by Perrigo in May, 2023, ...

Drugmaker HRA Pharma submitted an application for an over-the-counter birth control pill to the FDA. Major medical organizations support an over-the-counter option for birth control pills.

They found that women under the age of 35 who used the mini pill had a 39 per cent increased risk of asthma attacks compared to never users. But there was no link among asthma attacks and older ...