Letter: Contraception health-care issue | Men Health Wizard

Posted by admin on February 21st, 2012

I?m outraged that time and again the health-care needs of women are under attack in this country. The debate over whether religious employers should cover birth control is a prime example. The establishments that want to deny their employees this basic right are stepping over the line.

There is an exemption in the Affordable Care Act that allows churches/houses of worship to refuse to provide birth control. Other religious institutions (such as universities and hospitals) that receive public dollars should play by the rules. It is my belief that people are pushing their ideological views and opinions onto others and not addressing the health-care needs of women. Birth control absolutely should be provided, no question.

Birth control is basic health care, and there are numerous reasons that a woman may use birth control. Some include contraception, hormonal balancing, acne, ovarian cysts and many, many more. These issues are private, and reasons for use should be discussed between the doctor and patient. The pill is definitely a preventive measure against many health issues and unintended pregnancies. I think people should be more informed and wake up to the growing statistics of unintended and teen pregnancies and the various other medical reasons women need contraceptives. Furthermore, making birth control more affordable helps people plan pregnancies and prevent the need for abortion. This is something we should all be able to support.

My hope is that every woman will stand up and say that these attacks need to stop. Get informed and spread the word! Women deserve access to affordable, preventive health care.

Shannon Arboneaux-Fish

hair stylist

Baton Rouge

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