The Plan B Pill

The subject of abortion has created some of the most controversial, social, and moral debates in United States history. On Jan. 22, 1973, in the case Roe Vs. Wade, the Supreme Court ruled that it was a woman’s constitutional right to have an abortion during the first trimester of the pregnancy (The Ruling). Still other interest groups argue that human life begins at conception and having an abortion is murder to an unborn child. These opposing viewpoints create a delicate political and social debate in which the lives of unborn children are placed in the center. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the RU 486 “abortion pill”, citing that the “overall safety of the pill is excellent”(Food

As of recently, women have been talking about getting long term birth control or stocking up on Plan B. This is because they are worried the Trump will take away the articles in the Affordable Care Act that say that insurance companies must cover birth control, reproductive health and abortion funding. There are currently provisions in the ACA that allow women access to gynecological visits and birth control without having to pay a copay (Rinkunas, 2016). These provisions when originally passed because a number of businesses filed for exemptions so that they would not have to provide access to free contraception to women; specifically those who may have decided to use Plan B (the morning after pill). Some religious based businesses owners believe that preventing a fertilized egg from attaching to the wall of the uterus is the same as an abortion, and to them life begins at conception (Newton-Small, 2016). Many Catholic members of Obama’s Administration, including Vice President Joe Biden wanted to allow religious entities or groups the right to opt out of the program (Newton-Small, 2016). The women of the cabinet decided that they would

As of recently, the approval of the emergency contraceptive Plan B, for the use of girls as young as fifteen years old has stirred up quite some controversy (Belluck, 2013). Those who oppose it cite the diminishing moral values that this would impose on an already increasingly secular society. These individuals believe that having access to such a powerful substance would encourage young girls to engage in sexual promiscuity without any fear of repercussion (Belluck, 2013). However, proponents of this new law argue that giving full access to fifteen year old girls would discourage them from becoming pregnant at such an early age and gives them the opportunity to make wise decisions about their bodies. Aside from the two strongly opposing sides to this dilemma, the actual nature of the dilemma stems from the ease with which these young girls would be able to access the emergency contraceptive drug. Before the new law came into place, the emergency contraceptive was only available through the prescription of a doctor and could only be accessed through a pharmacist (Aleccia, 2013). With the new law, anyone fifteen or older would be able to access and purchase the drug over-the-counter. Granting such access to girls who may at times not be fully aware of the consequences of their actions is the nature of the dilemma.

As attested by the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development in Cairo, women have the right to control the number and timing of their pregnancies. In order to exercise this right, women throughout the world need access to the different types of contraceptives, as well as to safe abortion services. While most contraceptives are used as preventative measures prior to or during intercourse, some methods can be used within a short time after unprotected intercourse or failed use of birth control, which are usually referred to as emergency contraceptive. Within the last 30 years, a number of approaches, which seem safe and efficacious, have been developed as this method, including the popular plan B pill. In 1999 the FDA approved the Plan B pill, which was the first progestin-only dedicated emergency contraceptive product. The plan B pill was developed by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, in which the Women's Capital Corporation (WCC), a privately controlled company, organized in 1997, collaborated to introduce Plan B to the U.S. and Canadian industries, and to develop other needed reproductive health products for women. WCC's efforts to promote and sell Plan B exemplified a contemporary public/private sector partnership in areas such as health products for women. Initially, Plan B was only available by prescription through Planned Parenthood clinics and other health care providers listed on the 24-hour Emergency Contraception Hotline, as well as the Emergency

In 2013, Deborah Nucatola, a “physician” and “senior director of medical services” with the Planned Parenthood Program wrote an article called “Morning-After Pill a Boon for Women” concerning the promotion of emergency contraceptives as an over-the-counter birth control. In agreeance with Nucatola, placing emergency contraceptives on the shelf could be an easy way for women to access birth control without having to go to their doctor, along with “reducing the need for abortion” for unwanted pregnancy.

Last Tuesday, advisors to the Food and Drug administration voted to make the "morning-after" pill available over-the-counter (1). The FDA has not yet acted on this recommendation (1). The morning-after pill is the vernacular term for emergency contraception, specifically, two pills with the commercial name, "Plan B", which have the ability to inhibit and, depending on one's perspective, possibly to terminate unwanted pregnancies. The FDA approved the first version of the morning-after pill for prescription use in 1998 (1). The issue today is whether it should be available without a prescription.

The supreme court decision Roe V. Wade that legalized abortion in the United States was decided in 1973. Over 40 years later, abortion is still one of the most controversial issues in our society. What is it about a woman’s right to choose that is so polarizing for so many Americans? And what keeps this social issue at the forefront decade after decade? Religion. Religious beliefs and practices influence views on abortion. Individuals with higher levels of commitment to religious groups tend to oppose abortion at higher rates than those with lower levels of commitment (Liu, 2009). According to Pew Research, 54% of White evangelical protestants believe that abortion should be outright illegal. Amid those who believe abortion should be illegal in all or most cases sixty-one percent attend church weekly, fifty-six percent say religion is very important and fifty-four percent have a certain belief in a personal God (Liu, 2013). With such statistics it is easy to see how influential the role of religion plays in those who believe abortion should be illegal. These statistics can be stretched even further to show that it is through group interactions, particularly in religious interactions, that women learn group beliefs. As a result, these beliefs impede a woman’s ability to choose. The choice to have an abortion is a constitutional right that every woman should be allowed to make at her own will. It should be her own merits and decision making that brings her

"We shouldn't have to remind people that when it comes to a woman's health, no politician should get to decide what's best for you." This was quoted by President Obama while he was attending a Planned Parenthood convention. The issues with abortion and birth control are a big problem in the United States. A major issue that was constantly debated about was the "morning after" pill also known as the Plan B pill or scientifically called RU-486. Questions arose like “is it harmful?” and the big question is, “what should be the minimum age a women should be able to get it?” Some people believe that the pill is another form of abortion. A real abortion happens when the individual is “under construction”, meaning that it is not a human just yet. Plan B is a way of preventing pregnancy and is to be taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex. This is a safe way to prevent pregnancy and should therefore be allowed over the counter for women at

Unintended pregnancy continues to be a growing controversy in the United States. There are many women and female adolescents that are faced with unintended pregnancies. Many have to decide whether to continue with their pregnancy or end their pregnancy. The most common method used to end an unintended pregnancy is by an abortion. However, many women and especially adolescents are not aware of an alternative method used to prevent an unintended pregnancy called Emergency Contraception (EC). This paper will explore unintended pregnancy, EC, pro-emergency contraception and anti-emergency contraception opinions. There are many women of childbearing age that have become pregnant unintentionally in the United States. As a result, many have

Unwanted pregnancies can be stopped. The morning-after pill can prevent a pregnancy if taken within 72 hours. It can reduce pregnancy by up to 89%. The pill has a higher dose of levonorgestrel, the hormone found in birth control pills. A survey conducted by Livescience.com showed that 22% of females that are of ages 15-19 that had sexual intercourse have used the pill at least once in their lives. The pill can also give teenś privacy.

The final method of birth control to discuss is the morning after pill, also known as emergency contraception or Plan B. The pill is taken orally after unprotected sex has already occurred. The pill can be taken up to 5 days after unprotected sex. The pill is available both over the counter or with a prescription. The pill stops the ovary from releasing an egg and being fertilized by the sperm. However, this method has many disadvantages. The morning after pill is only 89 percent effective at preventing pregnancy and it becomes less effective over time. It can also be very expensive, and it does not work if ovulation has already begun. The pill can also cause nausea, cramping, and vomiting due to its high concentration of estrogen and progesterone.

In “We Need Abortion Laws Based On Science” Upadhyay states that there was a pill that created nearly sixteen years ago that counted for a quarter of the United States non hospital abortions. She argues that the F.D.A banning the pill puts women's health at risk as they are to drive further or pay more. Which forces women to have unsafe abortions. She even points out that many of the laws are out of date and that pharmacies can do off-label prescriptions to women.

As human beings, we are inclined to engage in sexual relationships. It is an innate desire, as humans, to experience sexual intimacy. When it comes to topics of sex and relationships with intimate partners, many ideas of what is right and wrong arise. Birth control is a controversial concept in which individuals in sexual relationships deal with on a daily basis. A person 's religious and moral values will lead them to view some of the alternatives of birth control as being unacceptable. Despite the morality of birth control, it is essential to recognize that it has been and currently is a major issue among humans.

In our society today many girls are being exposed to sexual activity at an early age some acts sadly being of sexual abuse and rape. Plan B is a form to avoided unwanted pregnancies and abortions. I believe women everywhere should have access to a form of birth control or contraception of their choose but unfortunately it seems to be effecting our communities and societies morals. The rate of teen pregnancies rises and I believe it’s the lack of information given to women.

The morning after pill acts right away when taken before 5 days of having unprotected sex