US Keeps Restrictions on the Pill

The United States has rejected a drug company's request to allow the morning-after pill (emergency contraception) available over the counter to women of all ages. Women under 17 will be required to have a prescription in order to obtain the pill whereas women over 17 must ask a pharmacist for it. (Read the full news story here)

This has been a controversial decision in the opinion of both pro-life and pro-choice supporters. What do you think about the decision? Would allowing women under 17 to access the pill avoid unwanted pregnancies or encourage risky behavior? Should emergency contraception be restricted at all?

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Morning-After Pill Available for Free by Phone in UK

In preparation for the holiday season when health services may be closed, the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) have implemented a new service which allows women to order the morning after pill, for free, over the telephone.

The BPAS believes this will help prevent unwanted pregnancies and/or abortions during the festive season by removing the potentially embarrassing face-to-face contact women must go through when asking for the pill in public.

This precautionary measure taken by the BPAS has been criticized by the pro-life charity 'life', who believe it encourages risky behaviour and bad decisions.

You can read the full story here.

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