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#tellusatoday: Sell birth control over the counter?

We asked our followers on Twitter what they thought about birth control pills being sold over the counter (OTC). Comments have been edited for clarity and grammar:

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has recommended that birth control pills be sold over the counter.

The benefits for individual women and for society clearly outweigh the risks. Yes to selling birth control over the counter!

-- @HannahWM09

I think this is a disaster waiting to happen. Birth control affects women's hormones. This is dangerous.

-- @mitigirl

I can see both sides of the issue, but birth control sold over the counter will be abused. Sadly, we will see grave effects.

-- @danhinst

The problem with birth control sold OTC is the cost will skyrocket!

-- @rreardondc

I think it would be great. Get it out of insurance companies' and politicians' hands.

-- @bchek833

Impulse answer? Yes. The ease of access could possibly prevent many unexpected pregnancies, but risks should be analyzed first.

-- @KharissaForte

It should be sold over the counter. Doctor appointments are useful but often are only formalities that hinder complete access.

-- @StacyLemery

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