 Image uploaded from a quicklink (Image by Unknown Owner) Details DMCA | Women shouldn't have to go to a doctor for a birth control pill perscription, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists announced on Tuesday. Instead, it believes that oral contraceptive should be available to women over the counter
In a written opinion, the OB/GYN society made the argument that the benefit of easy access to birth control -- a decrease in unplanned pregnancies -- outweigh the risks of not having a doctor inform a woman of potential side effects. The most common side effect of birth control pills is a higher likelihood of blood clots or deep-vein thrombosis, but the risk of such effects are rated "extremely low." On the other hand, easier access to birth control, particularly a low-cost or cost-free pill, leads to a far lower number of abortions. Many women attest to not taking the pill regularly because of the logistical and planning issues... |
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