Increase In Unplanned Pregnancies, Abortions In Indian City Linked To Ban On Over-the-Counter EC Sales

Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com

17.11.2008     The Indian city of Chennai is seeing an increase in unplanned pregnancies and abortions since a ban on over-the-counter sales of emergency contraception was implemented by the state director of drug control one year ago, the Times of India reports. Jayashree Gajaraj -- president of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Society of South India -- said that a lack of access to EC "forces women either to continue with the pregnancy or have an abortion." According to the Times, other physicians have confirmed Gajaraj's finding that there has been a rise in unplanned pregnancies and abortions. At least 10% of pregnancies in the city are unplanned, according to Gajaraj.

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