Best site your sources dude. It's probably not wise to risk something major like a blood clot because you don't want to see a doctor for a BC prescription and to keep up to date, on that as well as yearly check ups. While you say they are rare they can still happen. I've literally heard so many instances of people having complications from the pill, IUD and the implants.

No I 100% agree! And the overturn of Roe v Wade has been terrifying. I've just seen first hand the bad complications birth control has, and I think protecting people's rights to abortion, bodily autonomy, ease of access to health care and programs like Planned Parenthood is super important, especially right now.

I was under the assumption that your doctors just refill it for you until your next yearly where they will renew the script, and I think that's reasonable considering our bodies are always changing and it shouldn't be a one and done. I don't think anyone should be comfortable putting their health solely into the hands of a pharmacist. Hormones aren't things to be messed around with, ya know?

Edit: I think it's more important to focus on organizations like Planned Parenthood that can help folks get access to the proper health care they need (in all regards) and that includes access to birth control, exams, etc.

Because birth control can have some negative side effects that should probably be discussed with an OBGYN or at Planned Parenthood. And it's good in case you're experiencing any bad side effects to work through and talk to a doctor about your options/changing any medication. I've been on the pill for years and got started at Planned Parenthood.