When was the pill invented? In the 1950s, Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Gregory Pincus and John Rock created the first birth control pills. The pills did not become widely available until the 1960s.

When was birth control first available?

Oral contraceptives, commonly known as birth control pills or just "the pill," were approved by the FDA on June 23, 1960. 1 The pill has revolutionized women's health over the last five decades.

Was there birth control in the 1800s?

Withdrawal — the act of pulling out before ejaculation — was the most accessible form of birth control in the 1800s, since it didn't cost a thing. It can be highly effective if used correctly, and it was in fact effective for some people at that time.