Plan B Vending Machines

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/01/30/plan-b-vending-machines-approved-by-fda/

I saw a Youtube video in which Betty Dodson was praising the installation of Plan B vending machines. I have nothing but respect for her but I'm not sure what I think. Of course I'm in favor of Plan B being available, but do you think the vending machine aspect encourages irresponsibility? Would a condom vending machine be a better idea?I can't imagine that repetitive ingestions of Plan B would be without health affects. Just thought it was interesting. Thoughts?

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I guess if I saw one in a high school I might look twice, but they have condom machines everywhere so it makes sense that contraception should be available for women as well.

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The thing is, though, is it really contraception? I tend to think of it as damage control - taken after the fact, obviously. I'd rather see something that promotes caution in the first place. Trouble is most female birth control is a regiment, so Plan B is one of the only options for a sporadic escapade.

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Most people don't understand what Plan B is. It is not an abortion pill or anything similar. It simply provides a higher dose of hormones, making the lining of the uterus unwelcoming for a fertilized ovum. Most oral contraceptives do the same, but the difference is that the dosage is less. In typical oral contraceptives, the goal is keeping the ovaries from releasing an egg. Stopping implantation is just considered a back up, in case an egg is released. There are no known long term side effects of taking Plan B several times a year or even multiple times in one cycle.

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