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Contraception available within limits

Abstract:
On Aug. 24, 2006, the FDA approved over-the-counter sales of emergency contraceptive for adult women, but kept the prescription requirement for teens younger than 18.

EC is extremely time-sensitive - it must be taken within 120 hours after unprotected sex to be effective....

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John Bobcat

posted 4/03/08 @ 10:16 AM CST

I think that it's a good idea for girls under 18 have to receive a prescription for EC. Last time I checked, if you are under 18 you are considered a minor and your parents or legal guardian has the right to know what medications you are taking. I know I would want to know if my 17 year old daughter was having unprotected sex and taking EC.

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Sarah

posted 4/03/08 @ 12:00 PM CST

Originally posted by
John Bobcat
I think that it's a good idea for girls under 18 have to receive a prescription for EC. Last time I checked, if you are under 18 you are considered a minor and your parents or legal guardian has the right to know what medications you are taking. I know I would want to know if my 17 year old daughter was having unprotected sex and taking EC.

Equating EC with unprotected sex is jumping to conclusions. EC is there for incest/rape and failed contraception (ie: broken condoms).
Just because someone is taking EC, doesn't automatically mean they were being irresponsible.

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havok

posted 4/04/08 @ 2:37 PM CST

Originally posted by
John Bobcat
I think that it's a good idea for girls under 18 have to receive a prescription for EC. Last time I checked, if you are under 18 you are considered a minor and your parents or legal guardian has the right to know what medications you are taking. I know I would want to know if my 17 year old daughter was having unprotected sex and taking EC.

Thank you Sarah!

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John Bobcat

posted 4/05/08 @ 7:37 PM CST

Well, if someone had raped your daughter who is still a MINOR, wouldn't you like to know!? Remember MINORS do not have the same rights as adults for a reason. The portion of the brain that deals with judgment is not fully developed until about the age of 24!

Originally posted by
John Bobcat
I think that it's a good idea for girls under 18 have to receive a prescription for EC. Last time I checked, if you are under 18 you are considered a minor and your parents or legal guardian has the right to know what medications you are taking. I know I would want to know if my 17 year old daughter was having unprotected sex and taking EC.

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Andy

posted 4/03/08 @ 2:54 PM CST

A "right?"

Oh, brother. Take some poli sci classes and then get back to me on whether or not medication is a right or not.

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