Myths About the Morning-After Pill
The 7 Most Common Myths About the Morning-After Pill, According to Ob-Gyns
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Needing the morning-after pill is still seen by many as irresponsible or shameful, and that's perhaps the biggest reason misinformation exists. Dr. Askew explained that this kind of thinking is totally backwards and unfair to those who take emergency contraception. "I would say just the exact opposite — that they are being incredibly responsible by recognising that they are at risk for [an unplanned pregnancy] and taking the precaution to prevent it from happening," she told POPSUGAR. While the morning-after pill is not the best form of birth control to use consistently, it can help in a pinch, and there's nothing shameful about that.
Having this understanding of the morning-after pill not only helps to reduce stigma, but also encourages people to use everything at their disposal when it comes to their reproductive health. "I think it's so important for women to really grasp how their bodies work so therefore they can take the right steps to maintain an optimal state of health and maintain fertility through all the years they want it," Dr. Gersh said. Dispelling these myths is the first step.