Morning After?

Dr. Jogia here reporting briefly on a new health announcement.

The "morning after pill", or Plan B, is now able to be purchased by those over 17 and older without a prescription. The previous age was 18. The "morning after pill" is a very high dose of hormones, which when ingested up to 72 hours after sex can help prevent pregnancy. Not surprisingly, there are those who are protesting this new decision, claiming that 17 years old are not mature enough to make such a decision. And, that it promotes unsafe sex because the option to halt pregnancy are now just a little bit easier.

Planned Parenthood however, is thrilled with the new decision, cheering the strides made in women's liberation and health/safety concerns. Not to mention, if a teen has been a victim of sexual violence, the Plan B pill can be a helpful start to taking care of oneself after the fact.

Overall: I think it is an excellent decision and I applaud the forward thinking. However, remember, this is not an excuse not to wrap it up. STD's are still very much a problem. And they're quite disgusting. Don't forget.

TaTa.