Women’s Reproductive Health: Addressing Concerns and Expanding Access to Contraception
24 Julio 2024 - 4:47PM
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Dr. Ali Rodriguez, OB-GYN, shares insights on the major concerns
and advancements in contraceptive options available today,
emphasizing the importance of access and education for all
women.
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"Many women in the U.S. are experiencing anxiety and uncertainty
about their ability to manage and make decisions about their
reproductive health and the healthcare options available to them
today," said Dr. Rodriguez. "That's why it's so important to ensure
all women have access to contraception and education to help
prevent unintended pregnancies and support their autonomy."
Four contraceptive options currently available:
- Condoms: Widely available at local drug, grocery, and
convenience stores, condoms are effective in preventing both
unintended pregnancies and STIs.
- Emergency Contraception: Cadence OTC has made Morning
After Pill™ accessible 24/7 at neighborhood convenience stores like
7-Eleven and Circle-K, allowing immediate access after an "oops"
moment. Its effectiveness is time-sensitive, and it must be taken
within 72 hours of unprotected sex. But remember, the sooner you
take it, the better it works. The Morning After Pill™ does not
interfere with future fertility, regular birth control, or stop a
current pregnancy. It prevents pregnancy by stopping the egg from
meeting the sperm.
- The Pill & Other Options: The first dual estrogen
and progesterone oral contraceptive pill is under FDA review to see
if it is safe to be sold over-the-counter (OTC). Today, you can get
combination pills with a prescription from a medical professional
or at your nearest Planned Parenthood clinic where you can also get
a wide range of birth control options like condoms, emergency
contraception, IUD/IUCs, birth control implants, and Depo Provera
shots.
- The Mini Pill: Available OTC, Opill is a progestin-only
contraceptive designed initially for nursing mothers and those
unable to take estrogen-based contraceptives. It is essential to
take it at the same time every day for effectiveness.
"Convenience stores are ensuring people can get exactly what
they need when and where they need it, any hour of the day or
night," said Dr. Rodriguez. "It’s significant that these stores are
enhancing their healthcare offerings beyond condoms and lubes. For
instance, the Morning After Pill™ is now available as a precaution
in case of a condom mishap or an unexpected lack of protection.
Think about it, guys can now purchase the Morning After Pill™ as a
precaution in case of a condom mishap or an unexpected lack of
protection. Just in case."
Many people confuse emergency contraceptives with the Abortion
Pill. "Emergency contraceptives like the Morning After Pill™
prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex, while the Abortion Pill
ends an existing pregnancy," adds Dr. Rodriguez.
For more information on contraception, visit trusted sources
like Planned Parenthood, the CDC's website (cdc.gov), or speak with
a healthcare provider. And it's wise to stock up on the Morning
After Pill™ by purchasing it online--just in case:
https://cadenceotc.com/products/morning-after-pill.
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