Planned Parenthood: Emergency Contraception Is Safe and Effective and Should Be Available Without Prescription or Age Restrictions

by Gary Kopycinski on December 7, 2012

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WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2012. Planned Parenthood Federation of America said yesterday that emergency contraception should be available over the counter without age restrictions, citing solid scientific and medical research showing that it is safe and effective in preventing unintended pregnancy. Planned Parenthood issued the following statement from Dr. Vanessa Cullins, vice president for external medical affairs at Planned Parenthood Federation of America: