by APFLI | Aug 2, 2004 | Contraception - Chemical Methods / Hormonal Contraception / Emergency / Morning After Pill
YOUNG WOMEN REQUESTING EC ARE, DESPITE CONTRACEPTIVE COUNSELING, A HIGH RISK GROUP FOR NEW UNINTENDED PREGNANCIES/ABORTIONS EC [emergency contraception] was introduced in Sweden in 1994. In addition to an unplanned pregnancy, unprotected sexual intercourse may also...
by APFLI | Jul 26, 2004 | Contraception - Chemical Methods / Hormonal Contraception / Emergency / Morning After Pill
…No studies to date show that Emergency Contraception/MAP reduces unintended pregnancy rates (20) or lowers abortion rates. In fact, studies show that morning-after pills increase rates of unintended pregnancy and abortion. After MAP was introduced on a...
by APFLI | Jul 3, 2004 | Support
Pregnant and single. This is probably the most important decision you'll ever make. It is your decision alone. Right now, many thoughts and emotions are running through your mind. It is vitally important that the decisions you make are not made in panic,...
by APFLI | May 8, 2004 | Contraception - Chemical Methods / Hormonal Contraception / Emergency / Morning After Pill
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decided 6May04 that it will not allow over-the-counter sales of Plan B, the “morning after pill” (MAP; often referred to as “emergency contraception” or EC). The drug is dangerous for women and...
by APFLI | Apr 29, 2004 | Support
I Need Some Help! We Want to Help You… So, take these steps in the right direction… 1. It is important to take time to examine all the options that are available to you. 2. You want to have a pregnancy test. If you prefer to have your pregnancy test...