Emergency Contraception
This collection of articles, letters, and news releases will define AAPLOG’s position and actions as the Emergency Contraception issue has evolved.
The Latest Word on Emergency Contraception: How Effective is It?
The Most recent Aricles in the Green Journal: What Else Can We Say?? ArticleImpact of Increased Access to EC; Raymond, Et al, Ob & Gyn, Vol. 10…
News Release: FDA Decision on Plan B is Bad Medicine for Women
The FDA's recent decision to allow over-the-counter status for Plan B "emergency contraception" for women age 18 and over may be superficially appeali…
Letter to the FDA Regarding Over-The-Counter Status For Plan B
Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach, M.D. Acting Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857-0001 Dear Dr. von E…
News Release: Statement on The FDA's Decision to Delay Action on Over-the-Counter Approval Request for Emergency Contraception
(Holland, MI) The requested Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of over-the-counter (OTC) emergency contraception (EC) for women 17 years of a…
News Release: Statement on JAMA Emergency Contraception Study
(Holland, MI) Research released on 5 January 2005 fails to support the contention of those who advocate over-the-counter (OTC) status for the emergenc…