Over-the-counter birth control option hits stores in Omaha [Video]

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The newest option for birth control is now on store shelves.

Opill is the first oral contraceptive pill that doesn’t require a prescription from a doctor. It’s available to buy at major pharmacies, Hy-Vee, and even Amazon.

“Many women can safely take this medication, and there’s many medications over the counter that have been over the counter a long time, like Tylenol and ibuprofen, that I would honestly say are even riskier than this medication.” said Dr. Tana Perry, OBGYN with Methodist Health System.

Opill is like any prescription oral birth control, coming in one-month and three-month supply packages. But this pill only contains one hormone: norgestrel, a form of progestin.

“Many people have experience with using a combined birth control pill before. That has two hormones: estrogen and progesterone. The estrogen component of that does have some more risks associated with it.” said Dr. Perry.

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