This makes no sense, as a drug that would prevent pregnancy if used the day after having unprotected sex would cut massively into abortion industry profits. Unless the drug is not as effective as advertised?
Also, I have strong reservations about the use of this drug. It was FDA approved for one-time emergency use, but the move to make it available OTC just about guarantees that it will be used in a manner inconsistent with the terms of its approval. No doubt, some women choose to forego the use of contraceptives in favor of using this drug in what they believe is an “as needed” basis. But what are the long-term effects of frequent use? Could the frequent disruptions to the uterine lining result in damage to the point where pregnancy becomes impossible? (This is a fairly common consequence to abortion, especially repeat abortions). Could the massive influx of hormones on a frequent basis promote the development of hormone dependent cancers, notably breast and ovarian cancer?
There are still too many unknowns to glibly tell women to go ahead and stock up for the holidays. Any physician who does so is irresponsible.
And women who engage in unprotected promiscuity these days are at risk for a lot more than pregnancy.