Do you consider the morning after pill a form of abortion?  Birth control pills?
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You're right.  The "Morning After Pill" is a super-high dose of female hormones, like those contained in 28-day birth control pills.  The morning after pill works by preventing you from ovulating if you are near to doing so in your cycle.  No egg = no fertilization = no baby.  Additionally, some research suggests that it *may* prevent a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterine lining.  However, there does not seem to be any definitive answer on this as of yet.  If you are *already* pregnant by the time you take the morning after pill, it will have no effect upon you.\n\nThe 'abortion pill' (RU-486) however, induces miscarriage of a pregnancy that is established.  It first terminates the pregnancy, then causes severe cramping and spasming of the uterus (similar to the muscle spasm experienced during mensturation) which expells the contents of the uterus. \n\nAs to whether the morning after pill or traditional birth control pills can be considered a form of abortion - this depends on what your definition of abortion is.  If you define it as termination of an established pregnancy, then no, they are not.  However, as the pill can prevent a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus, one could also argue that it *does* qualify as abortion.  It depends entirely on your perspective.
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Birth control pills, or your menstrual cycle.
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My answer is no although I know there are many people out there who would disagree with me. The whole thing about choice is a bunch of crap. I mean, it's just saying that you are putting YOUR wants ahead of anything else. It was your CHOICE to have sex, therefore, it's your CHOICE to have a baby because you know that that is what sex could produce. I believe that no matter what you want to call the thing in your uterus (zygote, egg, whatever) it is still a human child. It has a right to live.
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No, abortion is a device to kill a fetus.  Contraception devices should be the morning after pill, the patch, iuds, birh control pills, condoms (at the top of the list, because of AIDS too), spermicidal jelly, spermicidal foams, and the list goes on.  \n\nAbortion is used as a solution to the Oops Factor.  People so irresponsible they became caught up in the moment and now a child must die.
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i 100% think it encourages safe sex. most people, especially younger people use it as a form of birth control and don't think twice about it. i am 20 years old and i know a few of my friends have had one or more. i think it's ridiculous. if you are resposible enough to have sex be responsible enough to protect yourself and deal with the consequences. what most people dont seem to realize is that by getting an abortion you can actually decrease the chance you have of having a child later in life. it gives people that are irresponsible an easy way out. i only believe we should be able to have an abortion under ceratin circumstances- rape being the main one. but it certainly encourages un safe sex- give people an easy way out and they will take it.
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Morning after pill, second that motion.\nOh! Isn't this still considered an abortion by some extremist Christians?  Who cares about them?  \nThey are going to hell along with the rest of the extremist racist bigots.
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What the emergency contraceptive pill does is to prevent implantation if there was a chance of pregnancy...Yes you can get bleeding from this..it actually starts you period (so to speak) I used to take those same BCP's many years ago as a regular BCP (things have changed since then) I would get very nauseated and would occasionally get some breakthrough bleeding..hope this helps
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Yes it is.It goes against human nature and birth control is needed if you really want to prevent any teen pregnancy.\nIt's the same as with the abortion debate.You can make laws and regulations for how the world is supposed to be or you can make laws for reality.\nFunny the cons always accuse us of being the naive dreamers
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Wow lots of questions....Well lets see.. \n1.  The pill is a medicine that needs to be monitored per each individual.  Some women have different reactions to them depending on the brand and its strength.\n\n2. I guess some people could consider and IUD  a form of abortion because they aren't clear on how it works.  It is inserted usually when a woman begins her monthly cycle.  The IUD helps prevent the egg from being fertilized.  Usually the IUD remains inside the cervex for 3-5 years.\n\n3. The diaphram need the spericidal cream to help prevent the fertilization of an egg.  And may I add not a very wise choice for contraception.\n\n4.  A womans body tempature, careful attention to your own monthly cycles and keep records, an over the counter test.\n\n5.  Early withdrawl can still allow sperm to reach the eggs allowing for fertilization.  Don't be convinced that early withdrawl will prevent pregnancy because it WON'T.  It kind of like the drip from a faucet even though you turn the handles all the way off sometimes it continues to drip.
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The morning after pill is basically a high dose of the regular birthcontrol pill.  i.e. taking several birth control pills at once has the same effect.\n\nIt is best to take it immediately or within 24 hours.  It is to be used as an emergency contraceptive, like when a condom breaks or the woman is raped.  It is not meant for routine use.  If used as indicated/directed, it should have no permanent harm to the user.\n\nHowever, it should be noted that the common birth control pill has been shown to permanently reduce a woman's libido.  It always surprises me that this isn't publicized more.  At first, I thought it was an attempt by conservative elements to stop women from taking birth-control pills.  But the studies have been successfully replicated.  BC pills permantently lower a woman's sex drive.  Who knows the implications of a higher dose morning after pill?  I haven't seen any research on that.
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neither are considered ethical. As long as you are preventing a birth from happening weither it is through a tubal legation, abortion, and any from of birth control it is not ethical.
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I hope no body who has an abortion regrets - as that is one thing that can not be reversed - make up your mind before you do it - some are done for very good reasons - it should not be used as a birth control but if that's what it's come to than so be it- guys(mine) view
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It should always be an option whether a women takes chooses to take adavntage of it is her choice. For example alcohol is legal and some choose to drink some don't put no one takes away that right. True abortion is more complex because it involves another "life", or some say, but its all about individual choices and rights. Excuse the whole "life" thing its just that a certain stages it can be considered a life to certain people and in others it won't. I don't think society as a whole can ever agree on whether abortion should be legal or not and I don't believe it is anyone's duty to impose their idea on another individual. The decision to have an abortion is based on what a women may be going throug based on her, life, religion, and emotional and personal health. Its all about point of views. I do believe that everyone should have a choice. Say 2 women got raped and because of it ones wants to get abortion because of emotional damage and say possibly finances, on the other hand the other women doesnt want one because of her own personal views and possibly religion. I'm not one to look down on anyone's decisions or judge an individual based off their actions. When it comes to abortion I can agree to disagree.\n\n@dragonflytimes3- You are somewhat very right. There are so many forms of birth control out there and to be irresponsible and use abortion as birth control is wrong.(Wrong by I mean having an attitude- "I won't use protection and if I get pregnant I'll just have an abortion") And its true that the safest sex is to not have it at all But what happens when a female thinks they are ready to have sex and the rubber breaks or that .1% of the pill not working kicks into effect? Sure you can say that if you don't think you can handle the responsibilty of having a child then don't have sex but in society's changing times how logical can that be? My thing is birth control does not always work, so what is a women to do when when she takes steps to be careful and they are not 100% effective?
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if your young you should be very VERY careful about the morning after pill.   They can cause uncontrollable bleeding and even death if your too young! its rare but be careful.  just use a condom ask your doctor about birth control pills.  but don't be messing around will morning after pills.  they are not toys.
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I am not an expert about the pill, so I researched this for you, after you read it, you will have a much better understanding...\n\n \n\nWhat are Birth Control Pills? \nThe Pill is the most popular type of birth control. There are many different brands of The Pill and they come in packs of 21 or 28 pills. One pill is taken every day. The first 21 pills have a combination of synthetic estrogen and progesterone hormones. The Pill stops ovulation, preventing the ovaries from releasing eggs. The Pill also thickens cervical mucus, making it harder for sperm to enter the uterus. The hormones in the Pill prevent fertilization. The last 7 pills of a 28-day pack have no hormones and are called spacer pills. The Pill is 92-99.7% effective as birth control. It does not protect against reproductive tract infections, including HIV/AIDS.\n\nUse \nWhen started within 6 days of the start of a period or within 6 days after an abortion, The Pill is effective immediately. If the Pill is started at other times, it will be effective after one month. To lower the risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, condoms can be used while taking The Pill. \nStarting The Pill:\nThere are several ways to begin taking The Pill. One common way is to start on the first day of your period or the first day after an abortion. Some women prefer to start on the first Sunday after they begin their period or the first Sunday after an abortion. \nContinuing:\nTake one pill every day until you finish an entire pack. Try to link taking The Pill with a regular activity that you do at the same time every day, like eating a meal or brushing your teeth. If you have a 28-day pack, start a new pack immediately after you finish the old one. If you have a 21-day pack, take one pill every day for 21 days, no pills for 7 days, then start the new pack immediately. \nCautions \nSome women may not be able to take The Pill because of the risk of serious health problems. Women who are over 35 and smoke or who have any of the following conditions should not take The Pill: \n·History of heart attack or stroke\n·Blood clots\n·Unexplained vaginal bleeding\n·Known or suspected cancer\n·Known or suspected pregnancy\n·Liver disease \nWomen who are under 35 and smoke, have migraines, gallbladder disease, hypertension, diabetes, epilepsy, sickle cell disease, elective surgery, a history of blood clots, liver or heart disease may not be able to take The Pill. Your clinician or doctor can decide. \nWomen who use The Pill have a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. The effects of The Pill on breast cancer are still unknown. The Pill lowers a woman's chance of developing ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, and pelvic inflammatory disease. \nAs the body adjusts to hormonal changes created by The Pill, women often experience some minor side effects, including:\n·Irregular bleeding or spotting\n·Nausea\n·Breast tenderness\n·Weight gain and/or water retention\n·Spotty darkening of the skin\n·Mood changes\nSide effects usually disappear after 2-3 cycles. If your side effects are bothersome after 2-3 cycles or if heavy bleeding occurs, continue taking your pills and call the clinic for an appointment to talk about your prescription. \nDrug Interactions \nThe effectiveness of the Pill is lowered when taken with certain medications, including antibiotics, anti-seizure, tuberculosis, and migraine medications. If you are taking any medications, tell your clinician. When taking medications that may interfere with BC, consider adding a backup method of birth control, like condoms and spermicide. As with all drugs, it is useful to inform all your medical providers if you are using hormonal birth control. \nWomen who experience any of the following symptoms while taking The Pill should call the clinic immediately: \n·Abdominal pains (severe) \n·Chest pain or shortness of breath \n·Headaches (severe) \n·Eye problems, such as blurred vision \n·Severe leg or arm pain or numbness
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The morning after pill PREVENTS conception it does not abort anything...\nThe morning-after pill is in fact the usual contraceptive pill given in slightly higher doses and it works in the same manner as the contraceptive bill.\n\nContraceptive pills work primarily by preventing ovulation. They basically trick your body into believing that you are pregnant so that the pituitary gland never releases a hormone which causes an ovum to be released from the ovary. Overwhelming evidence suggests that is exactly how the morning-after pill works.\n\nThe morning-after pill is given within 72 hours of an unprotected sexual encounter. Taken within 24 hours, it is 90-plus percent effective; taken within the first 48 hours, it is over 80 percent effective, and, if taken within the first 72 hours, it is overall 70 percent effective in preventing pregnancy.\n\nAlmost certainly by the same mechanism, pregnancy occurs within the 24 hours of releasing the egg. Sperm, however, can be available for conception for up to 72 hours after the intercourse occurs. If an egg has already been released at the time that there is sexual intercourse, pregnancy will occur and this pill probably will have no effect on that pregnancy -- certainly no deleterious effect. If the egg has yet to be released, this pill will prevent that from occurring during that 72-hour window when the sperm could cause a conception.
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Abortion is a non issue. Republicans love non issues. They take away from the debate on real issues. The morning after pill makes Abortion a non issue. That pill will be sold. Teens will get it on the Black Market. Republicans who own stock in that pill will make lots of cash. Republican Doctors who do Abortions have made lots of cash from that.