Pros And Cons Of Over The Counter Birth Control
Over the years the question has arised, should birth control be available to teenage girls without a prescription? Some parents and minors around the world think it should be. Their reasoning being is that it would prevent unwanted teenage pregnancies which in turn could prevent some major health issues. Although many people would like to believe this is the best way to go about the issue, the unpopular truth is that over-the-counter birth control is not a safe and should not be available to teenage girls. Although there are many reasons why teenage girls should not have access to birth control without a prescription, a major point is the health risks involved. According to Dr. Poppy Daniels, an OB/GYN with over 10 years of experience, it is ridiculous to provide hormonal birth control without a physician's oversight. Without having a doctor screen the
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Of course not having to pay for a doctor's visit will eliminate a large portion of the cost. Also, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, contraception can be purchased without co-pays under the health care reform, which could also say money. Over-the-counter birth control pills could end up costing as little as four dollars. However, it could also be as costly as over one hundred dollars. Dr. Kent Sepkowitz says about the issue, “Yes, your life is easier because you will be able to get the pill right this second, without calling my office. No, you don’t need to fill out forms and show insurance cards and wrangle over copay. But guess who is paying for the whole shabang? You. Yes, you.” (Walden). An over-the-counter birth control would be paid for solely by the purchaser, and for teenage girls, that could be an awful lot of money that they don’t have. Therefor, if they cannot afford to purchase the contraceptive, will it do them any good being
Of course not having to pay for a doctor's visit will eliminate a large portion of the cost. Also, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, contraception can be purchased without co-pays under the health care reform, which could also say money. Over-the-counter birth control pills could end up costing as little as four dollars. However, it could also be as costly as over one hundred dollars. Dr. Kent Sepkowitz says about the issue, “Yes, your life is easier because you will be able to get the pill right this second, without calling my office. No, you don’t need to fill out forms and show insurance cards and wrangle over copay. But guess who is paying for the whole shabang? You. Yes, you.” (Walden). An over-the-counter birth control would be paid for solely by the purchaser, and for teenage girls, that could be an awful lot of money that they don’t have. Therefor, if they cannot afford to purchase the contraceptive, will it do them any good being