Welcome again to the EmpowHER community. Thank you for reaching out to us with your question regarding over the counter oral contraceptives versus prescription oral contraceptives.
Are you currently under a doctor's care for anemia? Is it the result of prolonged or heavy periods?
According to an article, "What You Need To Know About ‘Over-The-Counter’ Birth Control Pills'" posted on January 6, 2016 online at The Huffington Post, "Oregon is the first state in the U.S. to allow women to buy birth control pills without a doctor’s prescription. And when a similar law in California takes effect in a few months, the Golden state will be next."
To learn more, please visit http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/over-the-counter-birth-control_us_568c5fdae4b0a2b6fb6dc14a
Most doctors say that women should be able to get hormonal birth control after a brief consultation with a pharmacist, similar to what Oregon and California’s new laws allow.
Last Friday, women in California became able to purchase oral contraceptives without a prescription.
Anm45, your ability to purchase birth control pills without a prescription depends on where you live. Also, you will be responsible to pay out of pocket. It is not so much which is safer, but availability.
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Hello Anm45,
Welcome again to the EmpowHER community. Thank you for reaching out to us with your question regarding over the counter oral contraceptives versus prescription oral contraceptives.
Are you currently under a doctor's care for anemia? Is it the result of prolonged or heavy periods?
According to an article, "What You Need To Know About ‘Over-The-Counter’ Birth Control Pills'" posted on January 6, 2016 online at The Huffington Post, "Oregon is the first state in the U.S. to allow women to buy birth control pills without a doctor’s prescription. And when a similar law in California takes effect in a few months, the Golden state will be next."
To learn more, please visit http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/over-the-counter-birth-control_us_568c5fdae4b0a2b6fb6dc14a
Most doctors say that women should be able to get hormonal birth control after a brief consultation with a pharmacist, similar to what Oregon and California’s new laws allow.
Last Friday, women in California became able to purchase oral contraceptives without a prescription.
Anm45, your ability to purchase birth control pills without a prescription depends on where you live. Also, you will be responsible to pay out of pocket. It is not so much which is safer, but availability.
Regards,
June 28, 2016 - 8:14amMaryann
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