Because of this, it’s estimated that the combination pill is around 91 percent effective ... get pregnant each year. Birth control pills are taken orally every day. For maximum effectiveness ...

It was the first birth control pill approved for 365 days (1 year) of continuous use. Although the manufacturer discontinued Lybrel in 2014, it’s still available as Amethyst or as an unbranded ...

By Andrew Pollack - Alejandro Zaffaroni, a prolific biotechnology entrepreneur and Silicon Valley legend who played a significant role in the development of the birth control pill, the nicotine ...