tazzygirl
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Since when are oral contraceptives CRITICAL health care? Perhaps some information might be helpful in order to understand the upset behind this. Viagra has a few uses. Sold as Viagra, its used to treat erectile dysfunction. Sold as Revatio, its used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension. Understandable, right? Birth control pills have a much wider range of uses. The hormones in "the Pill" can also be used to treat other medical conditions, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, adenomyosis, menstruation-related anemia and painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea). In addition, oral contraceptives are often prescribed as medication for mild or moderate acne.[122] The pill can also induce menstruation on a regular schedule for women bothered by irregular menstrual cycles or disorders where there is dysfunctional uterine bleeding. In addition, the Pill provides some protection against breast growth that is not cancer, ectopic pregnancy, vaginal dryness and menopause-related painful intercourse. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birth_control_pill#Non-contraceptive_uses However, no matter its uses, its labeled birth control. No secondary names. So, you are suggesting that a religious order should be allowed to determine the use of a medication simply by its name. In essence, deciding what a physician can prescribe for the patient.
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Telling me to take Midol wont help your butthurt. RIP, my demon-child 5-16-11 Duchess of Dissent 1 Dont judge me because I sin differently than you. If you want it sugar coated, dont ask me what i think! It would violate TOS.
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