Pruedrive t1_j5tospm wrote on January 25, 2023 at 2:29 PM

Reply to comment by CyanideCocktails in Lamont proposes allowing CT pharmacists to prescribe birth control by gabbydeben

I'm assuming folks would consult with a doc before going on it.. but afterwards unless there is complications with it, like who gives a shit? Ya know..

CyanideCocktails t1_j5tr4y8 wrote on January 25, 2023 at 2:45 PM

I was under the assumption that your doctors just refill it for you until your next yearly where they will renew the script, and I think that's reasonable considering our bodies are always changing and it shouldn't be a one and done. I don't think anyone should be comfortable putting their health solely into the hands of a pharmacist. Hormones aren't things to be messed around with, ya know?

Edit: I think it's more important to focus on organizations like Planned Parenthood that can help folks get access to the proper health care they need (in all regards) and that includes access to birth control, exams, etc.

Pruedrive t1_j5trnfd wrote on January 25, 2023 at 2:49 PM

Yeah totally true I’m just here cause I get stupid defensive when people put unnecessary restrictions on other body.. especially for dogmatic reasons.

CyanideCocktails t1_j5tsf3i wrote on January 25, 2023 at 2:54 PM

No I 100% agree! And the overturn of Roe v Wade has been terrifying. I've just seen first hand the bad complications birth control has, and I think protecting people's rights to abortion, bodily autonomy, ease of access to health care and programs like Planned Parenthood is super important, especially right now.

the-crotch t1_j5u3i6p wrote on January 25, 2023 at 4:06 PM

> I'm assuming folks would consult with a doc before going on it..

Why not have the doctor prescribe it then? If people are going to a doctor first what's even the point of this bill

Pruedrive t1_j5u42qm wrote on January 25, 2023 at 4:10 PM

I'm gonna assume it's mostly theater.. but I also believe it's opening more channels for people to receive birth control. Less restrictions means it's harder to attack.. cause this is just another fight in the rights war on women's body autonomy.

maybe_little_pinch t1_j5v5f0g wrote on January 25, 2023 at 7:59 PM

Say someone is on their birth control and are in between doctors. It can take months to get an annual in (I set mine up for MAY at the beginning of the month and I am due in march) as a new patient.

A pharmacist being able to fill a script in the meantime would be very helpful.

Also, the recommendation for women with no complications is every two years, not yearly.