Open Directory - Society: Issues: Family Planning: Emergency Contraception
See also: - Discusses emergency contraception from a pro-life point of view. - International consortium promoting availability of emergency contraception and providing advice on developing local programs. Advocacy information, reports on experiences with EC in developing countries, and other materials. - A thorough summary of the issues, from ReligiousTolerance.org. - The American Life League advises against using emergency contraception. - US FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research documents related to the proposal to move this emergency contraception medication to over-the-counter status. Includes FAQ about the drug and the review process. - UK Christian organization discusses many objections to emergency contraception and programs to increase the availability of "morning after" birth control. - Site asserts that "morning after" emergency contraception is just another abortion approach that kills a human life. - Perspectives on the effectiveness and potential for emergency contraception to reduce unintended pregnancy in the U.S. (November 01, 2007) - Article traces the saga of the controversies and delays related to the request for U.S. FDA approval of over the counter sales of the emergency contraceptive. (August 09, 2006) - US Today reports that over-the-counter emergency contraception was the main issue in Congressional hearings on the nomination of Andrew von Eschenbach to head the Food and Drug Administration. (August 01, 2006) - News on the announcement that the chain would reverse its former stance and begin stocking emergency contraceptives (morning-after pills) in its pharmacies. (March 03, 2006) - Washington Post reports that after the US Food and Drug Administration failed to decide whether or not to make the "morning-after" pill available without a prescription, most states are considering legislation to expand or restrict access to the drug. (February 27, 2006) - US Food and Drug Administration official in charge of women's health issues resigned in protest against the decision to further delay a final ruling on whether the "morning-after pill" should be made more easily accessible. (September 01, 2005) - A review of different countries' laws and policies about emergency contraception. [PDF] (September 01, 2004) - Discusses the public-health value of emergency contraception, difficulties women have obtaining the pills, and efforts in Minnesota to break down the barriers. (July 09, 2003) - Issues surrounding emergency contraception in Australia and initiatives to make the pills easier to obtain. (June 28, 2003) - Results of a U.S. opinion survey. (February 14, 2000)
