Morning-After Pill May Be OK for Non-Emergency Use, Study Published in Journal Obstetrics and Gynecology
(Reuters Health) - The morning-after pill may be safe and effective as a regular birth control method, researchers say. In the U.S., the pill costs between $10 and $70 and is available over the counter for people over 17. However, it is only approved as an emergency backup after unprotected sex, and the government discourages using it as regular contraception.