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Medical Groups Praise Court Ruling Lifting Age Restriction on Emergency Contraception

Over-the-Counter Access to Plan B One-Step a Safe, Effective Tool to Prevent Unintended Pregnancy

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) and the Society of Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM) commend today’s ruling by a U.S. District Court that directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow over-the-counter access without age restriction to the emergency contraception (EC) product Plan B One-Step. This decision reflects the overwhelming evidence that emergency contraception is safe and effective for all women of reproductive age.

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Annual Clinical Meeting

Annual Clinical Meeting

The 61st Annual Clinical Meeting will be held in New Orleans, LA, May 4-8, 2013.

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