Emergency contraception

Catholic anti-abortionists oppose emergency contraception because they believe these drugs cause abortions. This argument stems from the fact that “emergency contraception (high dose of birth control pills taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex) works by either preventing the release of an egg from the ovaries, blocking sperm from fertilizing an egg or preventing a fertilized egg from being implanted in the uterus.” (Ruether, "Catholics for Choice") The Catholic Church has an enormous dilemma…

Abstract: This paper explores the FDA’s decision of making the morning-after pill available over-the-counter for girls that are fifteen or older. Also, the views on both sides of whether or not their decision was a good idea. The articles from different news sources point towards both sides of the argument. This paper examines these articles, and the evidence that is shown in them. The different articles come from The Washington Post, CNN, and the FDA’s official website. I also found information…

The morning-after pill is another term for emergency contraception, more specifically, pills with the commercial name, "Plan B", which have the ability to inhibit and, depending on one 's perspective, possibly terminate an unwanted or unplanned pregnancy. The morning-after pill is essentially a high dosage of the birth control pill. It can contain progesterone, estrogen, or both which can prevent fertilization in the fallopian tubes by altering the sperm and egg or by preventing ovulation.…

Some risks will be more minor than others. These emergency contraceptives are not meant to be taken regularly. But, if you ever have an emergency situation, don’t believe the rumors. The Plan B pill is a safe and effective second chance to prevent an accidental pregnancy. Another question you may be asking yourself is “how is the Plan B Pill so effective?”. The truth is, an emergency contraception is not as effective as a regular contraception. If you take the Plan B Pill within 72 hours of…

Is Birth Control Morally Acceptable? Birth control has affected our society in so many ways. More and more couples are turning to contraceptives to avoid impregnation. Birth control has played a huge role in how our society views intercourse. Nowadays intercourse has no real meaning; rather it’s just another way for people to fulfil their own worldly desires. The Bible tells us that intercourse is to be between a man and woman after marriage. That’s how God designed it to be. I believe that…

“Your birth control plan isn’t always perfect. So there’s Plan B One Step emergency contraception” is the phrase on the Plan B One Step website. Plan B is a single dose emergency contraceptive pill to help prevent an unintended pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. Nine hundred and sixteen OB/GYNs were surveyed and recommended this brand over any other. Although this product is beneficial to some, it causes controversy with others. There are three different types of ads,…

behavioral, emergency and dual protection methods ("Birth Control Options | 20 Ways to Prevent Pregnancy"). Some women who fail to either fail to use birth control or become pregnant on birth control consider abortion or use abortion as a form of birth control. It is very important for women and their partners to understand that birth control only aids in preventing pregnancy and do not prevent sexually transmitted…

The contraceptive Plan B pill has been the main source of controversy since the approval of the FDA decision to make it available over the counter with no age restrictions back in 2013. Many women across the United States have to deal with unplanned pregnancies each year, and most deciding whether or not they should continue with the pregnancy or end it. The Food & Drug Administration along with the United States Department of Health authorized a highly ‘morning-after pill or more known to as…

The issue at hand is still mixed with science, politics, morals, religion, and so on making it a very sensitive issue. There are a few solutions provided to balance the approach from both sides’ concerns. First, would be to not completely ban the emergency contraceptive pill Plan B One-Step but to remove it from being available over the counter without a prescription and making it a requirement for women of all. Allowing the Plan B pill to be available by prescription only would mean a doctor’s…

or emergency contraception pills are pills designed to stop a possible pregnancy soon after unprotected sex. If the condom broke, you forgot to take your pill, or you just went too far with your partner without protection, taking the Plan B pill, can stop an unintended pregnancy. There are myths that many women hear about Plan B. Here are the truths behind the myths. There is only one type of pill available, and good luck getting it There are actually two types of emergency contraception…