Over the Counter Birth Control: What You Need to Know About Opill & Progesterone Only Birth Control

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses progesterone only pills and the newly released over the counter birth control pill, Opill. Understanding how these pills work and how to take them is very important. Easier access to contraceptive options is so great, but please remember that there a lot of other reasons to see your OBGYN or PCP like pap smears, general health evaluations, and STI screenings.

Questions Answered:

What role does progesterone play in your cycle?

What is a progesterone only birth control pill?

Does progesterone prevent ovulation?

How does a progesterone IUD work?

How does depo provera work?

How does the o pill work?

What happens if you miss a pill?

What are the prevention rates?

What are the side effects?

When do you start the pill?

How to prevent breakthrough bleeding?

What should you do if you miss a pill?

What should you do if you have diarrhea or GI bug?

What are the pros of a progesterone only pill?