The Food and Drug Administration should approve over-the-counter oral contraception without an age restriction

Publications and Reports

Jan 18

Written By Leah Scott

This fact sheet from the Contraceptive Access Initiative (CAI) highlights the evidence in support of over-the-counter birth control pills for people of all ages.

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Leah Scott

A commentary on progestin-only pills (POPs) and the “three-hour window” guidelines: Timing of ingestion and mechanisms of action

Challenges accessing contraceptive care and interest in over-the-counter oral contraceptive pill use among Black, Indigenous, and people of color