Issues related to the availability and use of emergency contraception. Emergency contraceptives are methods of preventing pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse (usually up to 72 hours after). They do not protect against sexually transmitted infections. Emergency contraception is not abortion, although some people who object to abortion also object to emergency contraception.Sites about health aspects of emergency contraception (how it works, where to get emergency contraceptive supplies, etc.) are found in Health/Reproductive_Health/Birth_Control/Emergency_Contraception/ .
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Emergency Contraception

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  • Birth Control / Emergency Contraception

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  • Survey Finds Pharmacists, Public Favor Widespread Access to Emergency Contraception
    Results of a U.S. opinion survey.
  • Provider Attitudes Toward Dispensing Emergency Contraception in Michigan's Title X Programs
    Article in Family Planning Perspectives (Joseph Winchester Brown and Matthew L. Boulton) describes results of a survey of family planning coordinators from Title X grantees.
  • The Morning After Pill
    Site asserts that "morning after" emergency contraception is just another abortion approach that kills a human life.
  • Emergency Contraceptive Pills - An Important Option for Teens
    Fact sheet arguing for broader access for U.S. teenagers.
  • Emergency Contraception (a.k.a. "Morning After Pill")
    A thorough summary of the issues, from ReligiousTolerance.org.
  • Consortium for Emergency Contraception
    International consortium promoting availability of emergency contraception and providing advice on developing local programs. Advocacy information, reports on experiences with EC in developing countries, and other materials.
  • City Pages: The Morning-After Pill Gets a Push
    Discusses the public-health value of emergency contraception, difficulties women have obtaining the pills, and efforts in Minnesota to break down the barriers.
  • There's Got To Be a Morning After
    Issues surrounding emergency contraception in Australia and initiatives to make the pills easier to obtain.
  • The Christian Institute - The Morning After Pill Promoting Promiscuity
    UK Christian organization discusses many objections to emergency contraception and programs to increase the availability of "morning after" birth control.
  • Governments Worldwide Put Emergency Contraception into Women’s Hands
    A review of different countries' laws and policies about emergency contraception.
  • ACLU: Department of Justice Fails Rape Victims
    Issues paper about US government guidelines on treatment of sexual assault survivors, which omit information about pregnancy prevention and emergency contraception.
  • CNN: Wal-Mart to Carry Plan B Contraception
    News on the announcement that the chain would reverse its former stance and begin stocking emergency contraceptives (morning-after pills) in its pharmacies.
  • Plan B Battles Embroil States
    Washington Post reports that after the US Food and Drug Administration failed to decide whether or not to make the "morning-after" pill available without a prescription, most states are considering legislation to expand or restrict access to the drug.
  • Emergency Contraception: The Morning-After Pill
    The American Life League advises against using emergency contraception.
  • Canadian Physicians for Life: Morning After Pill
    Discusses emergency contraception from a pro-life point of view.
  • FDA Official Quits Over Delay on Plan B
    US Food and Drug Administration official in charge of women's health issues resigned in protest against the decision to further delay a final ruling on whether the "morning-after pill" should be made more easily accessible.
  • Plan B: The Behind-the-Counter Over-the-Counter Pill?
    Article traces the saga of the controversies and delays related to the request for U.S. FDA approval of over the counter sales of the emergency contraceptive.
  • FDA: Plan B Information
    US FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research documents related to the proposal to move this emergency contraception medication to over-the-counter status. Includes FAQ about the drug and the review process.
  • Plan B Pill Snarls FDA Nominee Hearings
    US Today reports that over-the-counter emergency contraception was the main issue in Congressional hearings on the nomination of Andrew von Eschenbach to head the Food and Drug Administration.
  • Emergency Contraception
    American Medical Women's Association position paper supporting the use of morning after pills and IUDs as important options.
  • Emergency Contraception and Rape: A Catholic Perspective
    Short article by the Massachusetts Catholic Conference on Directive 36 for Catholic Health Services and the provision of emergency contraceptives at hospitals.
  • Emergency Contraception - History and Access
    Planned Parenthood issues paper on EC's nut and bolts, effectiveness, and availability.
  • Access to Emergency Contraception in North Carolina Pharmacies
    Report on a study of availability of "morning-after" contraception in this state. Many pharmacists did not stock the medication.
  • Contraception Editorial: From American Idol to Plan B: A Call for a Shift in Priorities
    Perspectives on the effectiveness and potential for emergency contraception to reduce unintended pregnancy in the U.S.

    • Web Search

  • Family Planning Association of Maine : EC : At The Counter vs. Over The ...
    URL : www.mainefamilyplanning.org/docs/emergency_contraception
    EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION (PLAN B) Emergency contraception (EC) is a safe and ... Entire site contents copyright © 1996-2008 Family Planning Association of Maine ...[2008/11/04]
  • Family Planning Program Emergency Contraception (EC)
    URL : oregon.gov/DHS/ph/fp/ec
    Family Planning Program. Department. Human Services Department. Divisions ... Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 333-520-0073 Emergency Contraception ...[2008/11/20]
  • Contraception: Family Planning: Merck Manual Home Edition
    URL : www.merck.com/mmhe/sec22/ch255/ch255b.html
    Emergency Contraception ... Emergency contraception decreases the chance of ... Natural family planning (rhythm) methods depend on abstinence from sexual ...[2008/11/25]
  • Emergency Contraception
    URL : fortress.wa.gov/dshs/maa/familyplan/Emergency Contraception OTC.htm
    Family Planning Home. Contraceptive Methods. Emergency Contraception. Family Planning in the CSO. TAKE CHARGE ... Other Family Planning Sites of Interest. HRSA ...[2008/11/18]
  • Emergency Contraception, Emergency Oral Contraception, Contraception ...
    URL : health.indiamart.com/familyplanning/faq-emergency-contraception.html
    Emergency Oral Contraception Guide - Guide to emergency contraception providing information on how it works, ... Family Planning >> FAQ Emergency ...[2008/11/25]
  • Downeast Health Services: Family Planning
    URL : www.downeasthealth.org/emergency-contraception.html
    Emergency Contraception (EC) is available at Downeast Health Services Family Planning Clinics. ... provider, family planning office or local emergency room. ...[2008/07/29]
  • Contraception: Family Planning: Merck Manual Professional
    URL : www.merck.com/mmpe/sec18/ch255/ch255b.html
    Emergency Contraception. Back to Top. Section. Gynecology and Obstetrics. Subject. Family Planning ... Emergency contraception, done postcoitus, should not be ...[2008/11/23]
  • Emory Univ :: S.O.M. :: GYN-OB Dept. :: Emergency Contraceptives
    URL : www.gynob.emory.edu/familyplanning/contraception_emergency.cfm
    Emory University School of Medicine - GYN-OB Department - Family Planning Division ... Not all clinicians know about emergency contraception. ...[2008/11/17]
  • eMedicine - Contraception : Article by Omnia M Samra-Latif
    URL : www.emedicine.com/med/topic3211.htm
    Natural family planning is one of the most widely used methods of fertility ... Emergency postcoital contraception is defined as the use of a drug or device to ...[2008/11/30]
  • Family Planning Council
    URL : www.familyplanning.org
    Facts on birth control methods, emergency contraception, STDs, HIV/AIDS, and related reproductive health for women, men and teens and information on family planning ...[2008/12/01]
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