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Physicians: Birth control pills should be sold without a prescription, no doctor’s exam needed. The nation’s largest group of obstetricians and gynecologists says birth control pills should be sold over the counter, like condoms.

President and CEO of the Reproductive Health Technologies Project states,

I want it between the condoms and pregnancy test kits. I want it there so it’s giving the message: if you’re sexually active, use protection. The comparison isn’t taking the pill or not taking the pill. It’s taking the pill or not taking the pill and risking becoming pregnant.”

Dr. Daniel Grossman, vice chairman for the American College of Obstetricians admits he’s most concerned about the costs that may be associated with over-the-counter oral contraceptives. Although the Affordable Care Act requires coverage of birth control prescriptions, insurance companies may not cover over-the-counter medications.

It’s going to replace a prescription barrier with a cost barrier.”

National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health said in a statement,

Over-the-counter access will greatly reduce the systemic barriers, like poverty, immigration status and language, that currently prevent Latinas from regularly accessing birth control and results in higher rates of unintended pregnancy.”

Did you ever look at the pamphlet included in the birth control pills? Inform yourself Birth Control pills education bulletin. 

Or a pill that goes beyond birth control YAZ.

Really, is there a need for a Doctor to explain taking any type of synthetic versions of  hormones side effects that include headache, dizziness, breast tenderness, nausea, breakthrough bleeding, blood cots, decreased libido, mood swings vaginal discharge, urinary tract infection,  skin problems, gum inflammation, severe pain or blurred vision (or loss of sight), speech problems, chest pain or shortness of breath,  abdominal pain,  and aggravate asthma.

Just prevent pregnancy without thinking about it. Your in control.

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