Plan B Use Surges, and So Does Controversy

[MountainLaurel]

The popularity of the morning-after pill Plan B has surged in the year since the federal government approved the sale of the controversial emergency contraceptive without a prescription.

Plan B sales have doubled since the Food and Drug Administration authorized the switch for women 18 and older last August, rising from about $40 million a year to what will probably be close to $80 million for 2007, according to Barr Pharmaceuticals, which makes Plan B.

The sharp rise was hailed by women's health and family-planning advocates, who say it illustrates the value of easing access to birth control to help prevent unwanted pregnancies.

"This is exactly what we hoped would happen," said Susan F. Wood of the George Washington University School of Public Health. As assistant commissioner for women's health and director of the Office of Women's Health at the FDA, Wood pushed for the switch. "What we're seeing is women who needed this product now finally having access to it. For a woman in that position, it can make a real difference in her life."

But conservative groups that fought the change say they are disturbed by the surging use.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/12/AR2007071202146.html?hpid=topnews

[Dogmudgeon]

1. Of course the Conservatives are disturbed

They only really approve of diaper sex, pedophilia, hookers, and fellatio in public restrooms.

--p!

[tandot]

2. How many of these women just bought it to have it in case something happens?

How many are worried about a fundie pharmacist refusing to sell it when time is of the essence? I think it is a good idea to have them handy.

A couple of years ago, my BF condom broke and we weren't ready to have a child. I lived in Oklahoma at that time and my doctor's assistant was so kind to call pharmacies who were willing to sell it. It took her a while to find one.

These idiots don't understand that Plan B PREVENTS pregnancy from happening. Once the pregnancy is established, PLAN B does NOTHING. Another proof that those flat-earthers aren't big on science and hate women who dare to control their own destiny.

[WildClarySage]

3. No, they hate women

who dare to have sex.