Just a thought on the Pharmacist/Birth Control thing...

[youthere]

I haven't read all the threads on it so forgive me if it's been brought up before, but Birth Control is not just prescribed to prevent conception. Isn't the pharmacist being a bit presumtuous?

[meegbear]

1. You are correct ....

for those not in the know, the Pill can also help prevent oarvian cysts. My old roommate was taking the Pill for that main reason - and her family are staunch straight off the boat Irish Catholics.

[youthere]

2. I did not know that it could prevent OC.

Good info. :thumbsup:

[trotsky]

3. Also used to help regulate heavy or irregular cycles.

My gf in high school was on the pill because she was anemic and her normal periods caused her too much blood loss.

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

4. Also prescribed to treat certain kinds of pelvic pain.

[seemunkee]

5. Also used as a treatment for women with endometriosis

[gmoney]

6. I think it's presumptuous...

...that they feel they can deny prescribed medication to patients based on THEIR personal beliefs.