Benefits, Pitfalls Of OTC Birth Control Apparent In Cross-Border Study
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
A pair of reports from a study of women who accessed birth control pills over the counter or by prescription showcases the benefits and challenges inherent in nonprescription oral contraceptives.
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