Posted on 03/19/2024 6:55:38 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege
Opill, the first oral contraceptive approved for over-the-counter use in the United States, will be available in stores and online this month, with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $19.99 for a one-month supply and $49.99 for a three-month supply, according to Perrigo, the company behind the product.
Perrigo announced Monday that Opill has shipped to major retailers and pharmacies and will be available to pre-order from select retailers beginning this week. Once the product hits shelves, anyone can buy it without a prescription. It will also be available at Opill.com.
Opill works as a “mini-pill,” using only the hormone progestin to prevent pregnancy. Combination hormonal birth control pills, which contain both progestin and estrogen, increase the risk of blood clots more than progestin-only birth control pills, said Dr. Asima Ahmad, chief medical officer and co-founder of Carrot Fertility, a global fertility care platform.
“Progestin-only pills do not increase the risk of having a blood clot like combined OCPs can, which can make it a great option for some people who cannot take combination OCPs,” Ahmad wrote in an email, referring to oral contraceptive pills.
Because Opill is a progestin-only oral contraceptive, it is “incredibly safe” for the vast majority of people who may be interested in taking it, said Dr. Ashley Brant, director of complex family planning at Cleveland Clinic.
Combined birth control pills may carry risks for people with uncontrolled hypertension or blood clot risks for smokers older than 35. Contraindications for progestin-only pills include conditions such as breast cancer or liver disease, or the use of certain medications.
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Good to see you back.
Hope all is well.
So why do we need abortion again?
Who’s against Libs/Marxists not reproducing?
Waiting to see if man -> woman will purchase these and take.
My wife was not particularly religious, yet had some godly virtues, when we met (she was 20, I was 23).
Both of us were saving ourselves for marriage, yet hung out at places that were not thought of as godly or virtuous (bars, night clubs, and discos).
When she made her position clear about waiting until marriage, she said she was not on the pill, and never would be. It was one of the many things about her that impressed me. Feeling quite well mentally and physically, all but a couple of days each month, was worth it to her. No high BP, no water retention.
Saved a LOT of money too.
Note the politically correct language, where reference is made multiple time to “people” who might use these products, rather than “women” who would use contraceptives.
We are supposed to ensure we don’t offend the sensibilities of a rare person who identifies as male, but is really a female who would use such products.
I’ve seen some stories in the media which talk about pregnant people. It’s the same reasoning, because liberals want to guard against any implication that women and only women can be pregnant.
Where is Sandra Fluke?!
They are over the counter.
Maybe the pill maker is trying for that large new market of trans women.
Aww thanks! :)!
Yes definitely noticed that. ugh.
Waiting for over the counter Viagra...
Just sayin.
I remember her! I don’t think Catholic or institutions should ever be forced to compromise on the matter. It’s just unfortunate that for all the so-called feminism of recent decades, very little progress has been made in the realm of women’s health due to the obsession with birth control. Pretty much the first line treatment for every female health condition (example: endometriosis) is treated with contraception.
My ex(one of them) had the letter ‘M’ on her calendar-certain days. She always put on her diaphragm still. Those that practice the rhythm method. You can always spot them off. They’re the ones with all the kids running around. We just might be better off for it. Now if we could just gut the government and find a way to help out the big families. There is something to be said about growing up poor.
When I was a teen, birth control pills as a treatment for acne was seen by some girls as a status symbol. You'd be "on the pill" but supposedly for a non-immoral reason.
On her knees somewhere.
I’ve done my homework and while I do believe birth control has helped a lot of young women through skincare issues (at what cost, varies)...it’s worth noting that the pill MOST prescribed for acne specifically, also happens to be the most controversial and banned in certain countries. Brand name: Yaz. It has the highest risk for blood clots, and it’s considered the least “androgenic” therefore most effective for acne.
Also will be interesting to see if the number of the following events rise:
Forced pill taking of girls(underage or not) who have been raped by men they knew.(acquaintances and/or family)
Increase in venereal diseases.
Abortions in women in which the pills failed
Side effects depending on which progestin is used.
There will probably be some unintended effects.
No medication comes without side effects, and the side effects can be different with different people. I had previously been on Pravastatin for years without any problem. My then doctor changed me to Atorvastatin back in 2022, and within a week my urine turned orange, and I ended up having more severe side effects, and stopped taking it. My doctor put me back on Pravastatin and I continue problem-free.
My friend's husband takes it. He had a heart blockage and catheterization, and he's been on that medication ever since without issue.
I'm 76, have two sons born in 1966 and 1971. I took birth control pills before and after the birth of my second son, and then had my tubes tied in 1978 when I was 31. I took Ortho Ovum, and even back then they came with the warning of possible blood clots.
Just making it easier to contracept (and abort and gay-ify) ourselves out of existence.
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