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Aug 2023
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The first over-the-counter oral contrace...

Halie and McKenzie
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This week we discuss the FDA’s approval of the first over-the-counter oral contraceptive! It’s exciting news that will expand access to women’s reproductive care. We also talk about how excited we are for Yin on Fire, a recent trip to Chicago, and fall coming soon. 

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Sources:

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/apr/28/fighting-giants-eco-activist-vandana-shiva-on-her-battle-against-gm-multinationals

https://navdanyainternational.org/our-staff/vandana-shiva/ 

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-nonprescription-daily-oral-contraceptive

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/birth-control/in-depth/best-birth-control-pill/art-20044807

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/13/health/otc-birth-control-pill.html

https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/21/health/opill-birth-control-wellness/index.html

https://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/medicines-interfere-birth-control-pills

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