The Real Reason Birth Control Has Placebo Pills
Cheddar Explains: Birth control placebo pills March 2, 2021 By Lawrence Banton When it comes to birth control, "the pill" has long been the preferred choice for many women. The introduction of a pill as a method of contraception was a social-shifting moment in history as it allowed women, for the first time, to have the power to prevent pregnancy on their own. But curiously, in its development, placebo pills were included as part of the monthly pack of pills, and today there are questions about whether or not they're even necessary. Let's start at the beginning: Endocrinologist Gregory Pincus...