The progestogen-only pill (POP), also known as the mini pill, is the second most commonly used contraceptive in the UK. The mini pill is different from the combined contraceptive pill which contains ...

My bedtime scroll through Instagram last night was thrown into disarray when I happened upon an article claiming that the progestogen-only contraceptive pill – also known as the 'mini pill' – ...

About one-third of women using contraception use the pill. But how effective is it? There are two types of contraceptive pill – the combined pill, containing estrogen and progestogen, and the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Over-the-counter progestin-only pills may provide the benefits of other contraceptives while eliminating ...

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.

A new study published in the European Respiratory Journal showed that there is no connection between combination oral contraceptives (COCs) and asthma in women of reproductive age. However, in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Combined oral contraceptive use was not linked to asthma attacks. The link between progestogen-only pill use and ...

Navigating the world of contraception can often feel like a complex journey, filled with questions about effectiveness, side effects, and suitability. For many women in the UK, the progestogen-only ...

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As much as they may be a small nuisance to take every day, oral contraceptives — that’s the pill — are here to stay (at least until better, longer-term, and more convenient birth control options come ...

In news many women will welcome, you can now order the pill online or over the counter. Previously, if you wanted to access the contraceptive pill, you had to book an appointment with your GP or ...

Birth control pills must be taken at or around the same time each day, so women who use them and cross multiple time zones may be confused about how to keep on schedule - and protected from an ...