A San Antonio gynecologist says life just got easier for women seeking birth control because it will soon be on grocery store shelves and online.
— the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the U.S. — is safe and effective.
“This medication is very similar to the one that we give to patients that are breastfeeding. So it is as safe as someone who is breastfeeding their baby,” Medrano said. “It should make their life easier if that’s their decision. Sometimes patients kind of have trouble seeing a physician for many, many reasons. Busy schedule, lack of insurance.”
Medrano said people with breast cancer or people with a history of blood clotting shouldn’t take the pill.The FDA approved the drug for all women “of reproductive age,” including teenagers.“That actually is case by case in that moment, especially if the patient is young, that should be discussed with the family and also their physician,” Medrano said.“Having this medication available is another way of empowering our patients,” Medrano said.
The cost of the pill has not yet been released and it won’t be on store shelves until early next year.Camelia Juarez is a news reporter at KSAT 12. She joined the station in 2022. Camelia comes from a station in Lubbock, Texas. Now, she is back in her hometown. She received her degree from Texas State University. In her free time, Camelia enjoys thrifting, roller-skating and spending time with family and friends.
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