Opill Now Available - For FREE!
Opill Now Available - For FREE!
Opill is here and ARFA is making it easier to access in Amarillo! Reproductive freedom means having options. Text our hotline to schedule a pickup and get over-the-counter birth control without the runaround.
What is Opill?!
Daily birth control pills your way!
Opill® is a progestin-only birth control pill (also known as a POP or mini pill.6) It contains only one hormone, progestin (norgestrel). Each tablet of Opill® contains 0.075 mg of norgestrel.
Is Opill® the same as other hormonal birth control pills?
No. Many other birth control pills contain both estrogen and progestin. Unlike combination birth control pills, Opill® is estrogen-free. As the first FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC) daily birth control pill, Opill® is also more accessible than many other birth control pill alternatives.
How does it work?
It starts working 48 hours (2 days), after you take your first pill. Be sure to use a barrier method like condoms for the first two days to prevent pregnancy!
Opill® is available to anyone to buy over-the-counter and online — no prescription or doctor’s appointment needed. As long as you are menstruating, it is suitable for you to use. Opill® can be taken by most people who can get pregnant and will be available nationwide.
Plus, the use of Opill® is not restricted by age. Opill®’s progestin-only, estrogen-free formula is suitable for most people of reproductive age, including those who have a contraindication to estrogen, such as those who have high blood pressure or migraine with aura, are breastfeeding, or who are smokers over 35. Opill® is also suitable for females who cannot take estrogen. However, it is important to note that Opill® should not be used by anyone who has or has had breast cancer.
No health insurance? No problem. Opill® is a great alternative for those without health insurance or frequent access to medical services. Opill® does not require a prescription or a doctor’s appointment before you begin use.
For more information about Opill and to find out if it’s a good fit for you, please visit them online here.
Opill® works in multiple ways. It causes cervical mucus to thicken and prevents your ovaries from releasing an egg in some cycles. Opill® works by6:
Increasing cervical mucus viscosity: Opill thickens the cervical mucus, which helps block sperm from reaching the egg.4
Suppressing ovulation in some cycles: Opill may also prevent ovaries from releasing eggs in some cycles.
Where can I get Opill?
Opill can be purchased at any of these retailers or for FREE through ARFA! Just text our hotline to schedule your pickup: