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Katharine McCormick gave Gregory Pincus $100,000 a year starting in 1953; in all, she spent $2 million into developing the birth control pill

Although George Pincus and Margaret Sanger are associated with the creators of the pill, McCormick’s money helped make the ...
Everyday Health

3 in 10 Women Who Take Over-the-Counter Birth Control Previously Used No Contraception

Two years after the FDA approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, new research shows it’s effectively expanding access to contraception. Women who took nonprescription Opill (norgestrel) ...
Yahoo

Woman, 45, Took Birth Control Shots for 21 Years. Now, She’s Been Diagnosed with 4 Brain Tumors

Doctors said the meningiomas could be linked to the woman using the contraceptive injections — which she had been receiving regularly for 21 years, in order to avoid getting monthly periods "I'd take ...
Forbes

Natural Cycles And The Rise Of Hormone-Free Birth Control

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Geri Stengel writes about the success factors of women entrepreneurs. Track your cycle with confidence — Natural Cycles pairs with ...
Healthline

Over-the-Counter Birth Control Led to Dramatic Rise in Contraceptive Access

Share on Pinterest A new study found that OTC birth control has significantly expanded access to a safe and reliable birth control method. Carol Yepes/Getty Images In 2023, the FDA approved Opill, the ...
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Scientists Discover Surprising Link Between Birth Control Pills and Emotional Eating

The birth control pill might come with more risks than assumed. A study out this week suggests the most common oral contraceptive can raise the odds of a particular form of binge eating. Researchers ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Birth Control Before the Pill

Since ancient times, women all over the world have used a variety of methods for contraception. Prior to the introduction of ...