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Individuals suffering from postpartum depression now have the option to take an oral medication at home.

Explore the implications of the FDA-approved over-the-counter contraceptive, Opill, as Democratic senators urge for its full insurance coverage. Uncover the ongoing debate on its affordability, the role of the Biden administration, and the broader conversation on women's reproductive rights post-Dobbs decision.

Democratic senators urge private insurers fully cover Opill, an OTC contraceptive pill; providers pursue lawsuit against Arizona's abortion rule; a quarter of US medical students contemplate leaving their studies.

Laurie Sobel, the associate director for women’s health policy at KFF, moderated a panel discussion with Christine Gilroy, MD, MPH; Victoria Nichols, MPH; and Don Downing, RPh, about insurance coverage of FDA-approved Opill and other OTC contraceptives.

Earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Opill—a daily hormonal contraceptive pill—for over-the-counter sale without a prescription, making it the first over-the-counter birth control pill available without a prescription in the United States.

Appreciate you both on the sunday afternoon thank you. >> up next the right wing war on womens bodily autonomy is actively being wage but we shouldnt lose sight of the incredible tool that the fda recently granted women by approving over the counter birth control. just in case you missed it coming up why opill is an absolute game-changer in this fight for so many reasons n. boost® high protein. now available in cinnabon® bakery-inspired flavor. learn more at boost.com/tv my most important kitc...

The U.S. approved an over-the-counter oral contraceptive, joining more than 100 other countries. What is Canada waiting for?

Its called opill, its going to be accessible to the masses. but might not be quite that accessible. to break it down, michelle goodwin joins me now, she is the author of policing the womb, invisible women and the criminalization of motherhood. professor, its always good to see you. i want to talk first about iowa. the latest state with a six-week ban. by using six weeks, republicans get to say, it is not a total ban. while in reality banning nearly all abortions, right? >> that is right, that is...

Should educate yourself before you jump to do anything over the counter, including very save oral contraception. >> what are the expenses though? i think thats one of the biggest worries for a lot of folks out there, right? could it be prohibitively expensive considering the fact that its over the counter? not necessarily covered by insurance? is there a way around? that insurance maybe can cover it? do we even know the cost is gonna be? >> we dont. so, we know the manufacturer has made a commit...

Left. i want to ask, you weve seen with some other medications in this space, pharmacies choose not to provide access to that drug in states where it is seen as contentious. do you have any concern about that with opill? >> im not sure. i think we will have to see the way it plays out. i think those pharmacies should be held to account. i think one of the things that absolutely has to happen is the legalities, the legal ramifications of doing so we need to become clear, both for dispensing medic...