FDA officially made the hormonal contraceptive pill available over-the-counter. I believe there are potential risks involved due to the fact that more young people will have the licensed to engage in a pre-marital sex, abused of drugs while it can be a way to prevent increased teenage pregnancy among women.

In my opinion, there are risks to consider since the drug is made easy to buy over the counter. First, the accessibility of the drug without prescription or consultation with a licensed health worker is a go-signal for a teenager to engage in sexual activities. The idea of readily available drug to prevent unwanted pregnancies will warrant that sex is just an activity without consequences. For example, a teenager got attracted and wishes to have sex with opposite partner becomes usual since there is a drug to hinder if she gets pregnant untimely. Also, without the fear to consult first with a doctor, no advices about the consequences of taking the pill at early age, possible transmission of sexually transmitted diseases since they can buy anytime. In addition, an abused to drug consumption since no consultation or advice given on women, before and after taking the pills. For example, an adult can buy the pill for somebody else anytime, anywhere.

Meanwhile, due to the increased population on teenage and untimely pregnancy. Having these pills available without prescription can relatively control the surge. For example, you can plan taking these medications while still actively participating in intercourse can be an onset prevention. As well as for mothers who does not want to have babies yet. It gives woman’s body to recover from the drastic hormonal changes and imbalances from conception to birth. For example, a mom of two can decide when to have the next baby after a two years or so without going abstinence. It will also give more time to self-recovery emotionally and physically.

In summary, there are risks presented when the “mini pill” becomes handy over-the-counter. Likewise, it also has a greater effect on women’s holistic health.