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    Birth Control Isn’t the Only Thing That Just Went Over-the-Counter

    Progestin, the active ingredient in the first over-the-counter daily contraceptive pill, can be used to treat PCOS, endometriosis, migraines, and more.
    by Rachel Gutman-Wei Jul 14, 2023 3 minutes
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    The FDA announced yesterday that it had for the first time approved a daily birth-control pill for over-the-counter sales. That’s a big change; once the product, called Opill, is on the market—which may be as soon as early 2024—Americans will be able to buy daily hormonal birth control without a prescription. That’s historic news, but hidden underneath it is another set of firsts: In the coming months, Americans will also be able to grab an over-the-counter treatment for their heavy periods, cramps, headaches, and even

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