CAPITOL ‘Morning-after’ pill age restrictions Legislature’s baby Availability for under-17 girls promises to be difficult topic BY SARA FOSS Gazette Reporter Reach Gazette reporter Sara Foss at 395-3193 or sfoss@dailygazette. net.
A bill in the New York state Legislature would expand access to the controversial emergency contraception pill known as “Plan B One-Step” by making it easier for women younger than 17 to obtain it. Right now, Plan B is available without a prescription from pharmacies and health clinics to women 17 or older, while women 16 and younger must make an appointment with a doctor for an individual prescription to be filled by a pharmacist. The bill would change that, allowing nurses and pharmacists to dispense emergency contraception using non-patient specifi c prescriptions written by licensed physicians, certified nurse practitioners or licensed midwives. Late last year, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius overruled a Food and Drug Administration decision that would have made emergency contraceptives available over the counter to all women, including women under 17. Supporters and opponents of the state bill say that it would circumvent Sebelius’ controversial decision, if passed. In a memo outlining its opposition to the bill, the New York State Catholic Conference writes that the legislation would “eliminate the patient-specifi c physician requirement for the ‘morning after pill’ for girls under age 17, enabling them to purchase the drugs at any drugstore or obtain them from a school nurse, without any parental knowledge or doctor’s supervision. The legislation ... is an attempt to circumvent this federal ruling by providing girls under age 17 with easy access to Plan B.” Donna Montalto, executive director of the New York state chapter of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, agreed that the bill circumvents Sebelius’ decision. But she viewed that as a good thing. “It will provide more access to Plan B, and that’s a way to prevent teenage pregnancies.” PLANNED PARENTHOOD One place that provides Plan B, and also supports the proposed bill, is Planned Parenthood. Blue Carreker, a spokeswoman for Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood in Albany, said the organization only provides Plan B to those 17 and older, and that underage patients are told to get a prescription. She said the proposed legislation is designed to help people access emergency contraception when health care facilities and providers are closed. “Women should have easy access to emergency contraception,” Carreker said. “It’s safe and effective.” The bill “is motivated by a broad concern that young women should be able to prevent unintended pregnancies.” Ronnie Pawelko, the general counsel for Family Planning Advocates of New York State, said that Plan B is a time-sensitive drug that should be taken as soon after unprotected sex as possible. Plan B One-Step can cut the chances of becoming pregnant in half if taken soon after unprotected sex. Experts say that it should not be used as a primary form of birth control, and that it should be taken within five days to be effective. According to the FDA, Plan B works like other birth control pills to prevent pregnancy, usually by stopping the release of an egg from the ovary, although it might also prevent fertilization. If fertilization does occur, Plan B might prevent a fertilized egg from attaching to the womb, a process known as implantation. Much of the controversy over Plan B stems from whether it prevents implantation. ...........................>>>>..........................>>>>....................http://www.dailygazette.net/De.....r01300&AppName=1
The Right Wing Anti Choice fanatics contend that "life begins at CONCEPTION"! If Plan B prevents an egg from being released, then much like a condom, it prevents the contact of sperm and egg... how can they oppose this emergency pill if it is effective BEFORE conception?
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
According to the FDA, Plan B works like other birth control pills to prevent pregnancy, usually by stopping the release of an egg from the ovary, although it might also prevent fertilization. If fertilization does occur, Plan B might prevent a fertilized egg from attaching to the womb, a process known as implantation.
I wonder why thyroid cancer in women is increasing at a rapid rate? Ask Murphy Brown and Gloria Steinham....birthcontrol the ovum killer and the woman killer.....not that it really matters any more......
IT'S A CHEMICAL......synthetic......dirty shame there aint one for testicles....gee....I wonder why? hhhhhmmmmm..........
...you are a product of your environment, your environment is a product of your priorities, your priorities are a product of you......
The replacement of morality and conscience with law produces a deadly paradox.
STOP BEING GOOD DEMOCRATS---STOP BEING GOOD REPUBLICANS--START BEING GOOD AMERICANS
I wonder why thyroid cancer in women is increasing at a rapid rate? .
Funny you should say that. We just heard of several women in the last 2 weeks who have been diagnosed and had surgery for thyroid cancer. They were also told that this is on the rise and are linking it to these synthetic birth control hormones.
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
Funny you should say that. We just heard of several women in the last 2 weeks who have been diagnosed and had surgery for thyroid cancer. They were also told that this is on the rise and are linking it to these synthetic birth control hormones.
Wow this is wonderful news for the Right Wing Anti Choice Fanatics!!!
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
Relax box............ take a breath.....walk away from your computer screen................k? OMG
Don't shoot the messenger here.....it's what they were told from their doctors.....k? geeeezzz...............
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
Don't shoot the messenger here.....it's what they were told from their doctors.....k? geeeezzz...............
Just think... all those pro choice women dying from synthetic chemicals in their body! (Hopefully it will be a slow, painful death! It will be publicized as "Gods Revenge"... as was AIDS on homosexual men.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
I liken the battle to END Abortion to the Civil Rights movement in America...... There is nothing more sacred than the right to life---- The constitution of our Nation should PROTECT the right to life as LIFE is God's plan...
......Keeping this pill out of the hands of children is entirely justified ..... Only Right Wing Nayboobs wants children to die -- This is widely evidenced by their schemes to starve children, hurt minorities and work AGAINST the President in reviving the economy..
"We have to talk about liberating minds as well as liberating society." ---Angela Davis
"When you put a tiny and despised minority up for a popular vote, the minority usually loses." ---Andrew Sullivan
Just think... all those pro choice women dying from synthetic chemicals in their body! (Hopefully it will be a slow, painful death! It will be publicized as "Gods Revenge"... as was AIDS on homosexual men.
You evidently have not been diagnosed with thyroid cancer and it's effects. It is the responsibility of the scientific/medical community to find a 'cause' and a 'cure' for those who suffer from this disease.
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
So let me get this straight taking the morning after pill which is designed to be taken once, is gonna lead to cancer, lol. OK, if it fits your narrative. Why no outrage about fast food, cafeine, prescription drugs, cell phones, etc causing cancer. That's because they don't deal with dirty sex..... I also like the hypocracy of the same people that want the government of their back, bashing birth control's side effects. Guess sometimes you want the government on our backs, pic and choose wisely
The Right Wing Anti Choice fanatics contend that "life begins at CONCEPTION"! If Plan B prevents an egg from being released, then much like a condom, it prevents the contact of sperm and egg... how can they oppose this emergency pill if it is effective BEFORE conception?
Wow your just a stupid drone.
Try reading what it does again.
"Approval ratings go up and down for various reasons... An example is the high post 911 support for GWB even though he could be said to be responsible for the event." --- Box A Rox '9/11 Truther'
Melania is a bimbo... she is there to look at, not to listen to. --- Box A Rox and his 'War on Women'
So let me get this straight taking the morning after pill which is designed to be taken once, is gonna lead to cancer, lol. OK, if it fits your narrative. Why no outrage about fast food, cafeine, prescription drugs, cell phones, etc causing cancer. That's because they don't deal with dirty sex..... I also like the hypocracy of the same people that want the government of their back, bashing birth control's side effects. Guess sometimes you want the government on our backs, pic and choose wisely
the hippocracy is that the women get the chemicals inside along with the infected sperm inside.....
haven't seen a 'friendly' birth control chemical for the sperms in the testicles......I wonder why? because to prevent pregnancy it MUST be all about the vag!na/uterus manipulation as if it's a playground for one-eyed willie....oh wait....shhhhhh....Mr. Flint and Catholic Priest said it is....my mistake
...you are a product of your environment, your environment is a product of your priorities, your priorities are a product of you......
The replacement of morality and conscience with law produces a deadly paradox.
STOP BEING GOOD DEMOCRATS---STOP BEING GOOD REPUBLICANS--START BEING GOOD AMERICANS
Logged
