What have you heard about the side effects of the Morning After Pill? I mean it would be potentially killing a very early baby on the cellular level after fertilization occurs and before implantation. That's bad enough - but don't you think that women will eventually show issues with cancer risk and heart problems with messing with their hormones like this? The regular pill can cause heart issues, increase cancer risk etc..This high level dose would be difficult for the body to take, would it not? Isn't there a bleeding risk as well? Gosh, and of course when minors get a hold of it, won't they do foolish things like think it will end a pregnancy in progress and really mess things up? Has the FDA really done enough investigating or are they responding to pressure from pharmeceutical companies who need to boost their bottom line. That's what it's really about isn't it?
2006-08-25 16:01:32 · 5 answers · asked by ? 6 in Health ➔ Women's Health
The morning after pill works like the regular pill (which is really all it is, anyway.) It works primarily by preventing ovulation so there is no conception to begin with. It only works secondarily by preventing implantation. I think it's appropriate that this option should be available over the counter because it's time-sensitive. If the condom breaks Saturday night, you're much better off taking it Sunday morning than waiting until you can get a doctor's appointment on Monday.
Also, the pill does not cause "heart issues" or cancer. In fact, there are numerous studies that suggest that it may actually prevent female cancers. There is a risk of blood clots and the risk is higher in women who smoke. Then again, there's also a risk inherent in carrying a pregnancy to term.
Although it's available OTC, it will still be behind the counter. Meaning a pharmacist will still talk to the patient about how the drug is meant to be used. Meaning if (hopefully WHEN) they make it available to minors, they will be informed that it will NOT work if they are already pregnant.
I really would have thought the anti-abortion movement would be behind this. Having another option to *prevent* unintended pregnancies should, in theory anyway, reduce the number or abortions sought.
2006-08-25 16:39:37 · answer #1 · answered by mockingbird 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whether you're pro-life or not. I think the Morning After Pill is good because it helps out those who are not fit to be parents or are not ready. There are risks to everything in life by the way...even the air that you're breathing; but in this case, I think the benefits outweigh the costs.
2006-08-25 16:23:06 · answer #2 · answered by starr 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Wow! Where do you live? This is one of the most hateful, judgemental, thoughtless commentaries I have read.
2006-08-25 16:06:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
in my opinion they never should have made it,there is the birth control pill. which keeps the eggs from being fertilized to start with. if god put it there leave it there.don't make it and then kill it
2006-08-25 16:16:51 · answer #4 · answered by karen s 2 · 2⤊ 4⤋
That's a murder pill.
2006-08-25 16:03:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 7⤋