Question 16284 — voluntary termination of pregnancy

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Ms. Sophie Auconie questions the Minister of Solidarity and Health about the use of emergency contraception, often called the “morning after pill”. France has long been a pioneer in the field of emergency contraception. In fact, she was the first to authorize it. Also, it is useful to remember that this method of contraception does not require a prescription, its delivery is anonymous and free for minors. However, a Public Health France report published on September 25, 2018, denounces an underuse of emergency contraception. Today, the use of this method of contraception is stagnating while, at the same time, the number of abortions continues to increase. Thus, this report recommends "promotion of emergency contraception as a complement to regular contraception and must be supported in view of the stability of the number of unprepared pregnancies planned and abortion. » Several obstacles to taking emergency contraception have been identified, in particular by the High Authority for Health (HAS). They are based on a lack of information on its use time and means of access, fear of social scrutiny and stigma, and false perceptions as to the risks that taking it could entail. However, the “morning after pill” is a reliable method of emergency contraception. and efficient. In light of these realities, she questions him about the responses to this situation. She asks him to tell her what means are being implemented by the ministry to encourage the use of emergency contraception for women in our country.

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