OTC progestin-only birth control pills for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive users

Transgender, nonbinary, intersex, and gender-expansive folks may have different concerns, interests, and priorities regarding birth control pills than cisgender folks—or those whose gender identity aligns with the one they were assigned at birth.

An over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill is now available for the first time in the United States, meaning people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities can buy it right off the shelf—no prescription or ID required! Check out our fact sheet below to learn more about the reasons transgender, nonbinary, intersex, and/or gender-expansive people may consider using an OTC progestin-only birth control pill like Opill.