Ask a Patient Opinion Poll
Should women be able to purchase the "morning after" pill without a prescription?
(Total Votes: 1249)
Yes (48.9%) | |
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Yes, if 17 or older (23.5%) | |
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Not sure (4.6%) | |
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No (23.0%) | |
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Voter Comments (the following are opinions of readers and not AskaPatient.com)
• Of course! Men need no script for condoms.
• they may be killing a baby
• anything that will prevent abortion
• I feel it will decrease the rate of abortions.
• No Question!
• stop seizures most of time
• Of course. younger girls can't always get a prescription because thery don't want to tell anyone.
• I knew a 13-year-old who was raped. Thank goodness they gave it to her at EVCC!!!
• No!!Condoms are readily available USE THEM!!Its not difficul
• I don't think it should be purchased at all.
• YES.Most friends I know waited 2 find out 'till it was 2 late, & those poor unwanted babies :(
• damn skippy!!!
• Women should have control of their own bodies
• If you are not responsible enough for protection, you are not resposible enough to have sex!
• I didn't notice any big problems in precribing Viagra for every dumb bunny out there
• be careful with follow-up of whether it worked or not or some could end up in tubal pregnancies
• depression
• Yes, Yes, Yes!
• should be practicing safe sex
• YES
• Intestive
• yes everybody should have that option
• absolutely
• ABSOLUTELY!!!! Should be available OTC - Women have the right to CHOOSE - Maybe for 16 + Over though
• Yes. the morning after has been proven safe and effective.
• God Created The Child So You Have No Right To Take The Life Away
• Yes but they should do it like they do cold meds and everything were u get the card and then u get
• Of course. Pregnancy is a personal issue and government needs to be out of our bedroom and pants
• Absolutely as the damage caused to both mother a child from an unwanted pregnancy can be devastating
• Why put yourself at further health risk?
• If the drug is safe, there should NOT be any age limit, as even younger women can become pregnant.
• it's either this or babies left on hospital doorsteps, or worse. young people need to be educated
• Yes, but have the pharmacist regulate them so someone isn't taking them every time they have sex.
• yes
• Yes, what if you can't make it to the clinic in time
• way too risky
• Absolutely yes; women have the right to control their own bodies
• no because every body will be having unportected sex.
• Its common sense.
• I really don't know.
• Who can make that decision? Only the person whose body is affected.
• this can already be done with BC pills--I don't understnd the worldwide fuss...
• 2 cents
• The morning after pill is not abortion and does not affect pregnancy - it prevents abortions!
• The morning after pill is not abortion and does not affect pregnancy - it prevents abortions!
• The morning after pill is not abortion and does not affect pregnancy - it prevents abortions!
• This should be a woman's right regardless of the wingnuts.
• Should be illegal for all ages
• would you rather they gave birth to another miserable human?
• i think that women should have the choice to do what they want to do in that type of situation.
• The sooner they take it the better. I have waited for weeks to see my family doctor. Why wait?
• It is a better option than abortion.
• It is a better option than abortion.
• allegra
• Why not!
• always
• it's only a heavy dose of hormones!
• yes
• Why do we, as a country, still feel the need to dictate what a woman can or cannot do?
• Choice - this is America!
• I resent gov. control of our bodies
• No, that will make the situation worse than what it is!Try abstinence!NO sex! people talk to much!
• ultracet
• Being in control of one's body is one of the most fundamental of human rights.
• celexa
• It won't kill what has already begun, it is only preventative
• i think it's a great idea
• it's all about control over our bodies
• should be in the medicine cabinet of every woman of childbearing age.
• Of course. This is a matter of reality, not blind idealism.
• Responsibility? What about rape victims? Do you preachy folks think they should be punished?
• Absolutely NOT-it's killing a child!
• of course, why not
• not recommended for primary form of birth control
• One word: responsibility.
• NO! They should try being more responsible about their sexual urges.
• If you need it, why waste money on a doctor?
• their way, way too many people on this planet as it is at this point in human history
• No without a dr.'s order
• This drug PREVENTS pregnancy--it's not an abortion pill-some people commenting are confused.
• Label should warn of possible horrible nausea, and suggest talking to someone
• it will be used as a form of birth control
• i hope so
• ABSTANENCE PEOPLE....
• if someone isn't ready to have a child this can prevent abortion, which is very hard to deal with
• what 'man' (of office) is to decide what a woman can do with her own body??
• We as women should be able to chose what our body is used for.
• no to any form of abortion
• if the drugs are approved as reasonably safe
• yes yes yes
• Never! Very dangerous!
• This drug obviously kills. A Doctor is the most obvious person to get involved here.
• It is just another way of killing innocent life.
• NO
• NO. People should not be able to get this type of drug whenever they want..
• no. women need to take time to think out what they're doing.Prescription allows time.
• ofcourse, it is the women's body and choice.
• there appears to be no medical reason not to and personal morality is not the governments problem
• I am a male CPCT and belive it's there body and they should have the right if over 21 to do or use i
• Absolutley
• yas they should because people have there own right this f country isnt free f bush
• Every Rx needs a Doc's signature --why is an abortion drug immune from this protection?
• yas they should because people have there own right this fucking country isnt free fuck bush
• FDA has already approved this; just keep them behind the counter if age must be checked by pharmacis
• How about women taking responsibility for the night before ?
• its their body and their decision regardless of age
• Something this powerful should not be able to be purchased o.t.c.
• damn right!
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