2- The Michigan Daily - Monday, December 6, 1993 Amid much debate, UHS offers pill to prevent conception 'morning after' DON'T WIG OUT. For $5, students can receive the 'morning after pill,' a doctor prescribed treat- ment to prevent pregnancy within 48. hours of conception By JULIE ROBINSON DAILY STAFF REPORTER In ageneration accustomed tomes- sages about the dangers of unprotected sex, some people still find themselves in a problem situation. The "morning afterpill" is one option to deal with the repercussions of unprotected sex, but much debate surrounds its use. The pill is prescribed to women within 48 hours of unprotected sex, especially those who may also be in the middle of their menstrual cycle when the risk of pregnancy is highest. Technically called Ovcon, the pill is a combination of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol. These drugs combine to "trick" the body into thinking that it is at the stage when it needs to start menstruation, thus flushing out the uter- ine lining which may possibly be hold- ing fertilized eggs. More commonly known as the "morning afterpill," the two small tab- lets are taken with food followed by two additional tablets 12 hours later. Different bodies have different reac- tions. The side-effects may range from slight nausea to intense stomach cramps. "I have two friends who have taken it," said LSA senior Judith Flynn, a former Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC)counse- lor. "One (took the pill) because a condom broke and the other because she was intoxicated and made a bad judgment in having unprotected sex. The first one stayed up all night throw- ing up and was really nauseated the day after. The other just felt yucky but wasn't sure if that feeling was attrib- uted to the pill or due to the whole experience itself." Available worldwide, the "morn- ing after pill" can be obtained in Ann Arbor after a pelvic examination. Al- though the price for the procedure var- ies, University Health Services (UHS) includes the exam in the health service fee paid along with tuition and then charges approximately $5 for the pre- scription. Planned Parenthood charges on a sliding scale, while the cost at University Hospitals depends upon in- surance policies. "I think the 'morning after pill' is available in most places," said Dr. Cae- sar Briefer, UHS director. "We leave it up to the discretion of the physician as to whether or not they feel comfortable in prescribing it." Private Catholic hospitals do not offer the pill as an option because their policy goes against providing birth control. The pill has sparked controversy since some see it as a possible abortion option. Students For Life, a 90-mem- ber anti-abortion group on campus, does not have an official stance on the use of such pills. "The 'morning after pill' issue has not really been a big topic of discus- sion, we have had more things come up about the RU-486 pill," said Erin Sullivan, the organization's co-chair. She also said that the group is "against any termination of a human life from conception on up. If a woman is unsure about the conception that could be the danger in this pill. "If I was absolutely positive that it wouldn't affect a fertilized egg it is something I would consider using to prevent conception, but if there was a chance that conception had already occurred and it could harm my unborn baby then I would not take it." But Flynn argued that safety should be the issue. "I believe in reproductive choice at all stages for women and I think that they are capable for making these decisions for themselves," she said. "All that needs to happen is for technology to make use of its knowl- edge for women to have safe and easy to use choices." Unlike the controversial RU-486 pill, which can officially be used up until the second trimester, the "morn- ing after pill" is administered before a woman knows whether or not she is pregnant. RU-486 has not been ap- proved for use in the United States. UHS has not monitored the pill's use as a form of birth control, but Briefer indicated that physicians are responsible in prescribing the pill. "I don't think that it is being over- used," said Briefer, "Most people are being cautious about using it continu- ously. ... I would say most of the clinicians at UHS are comfortable in prescribing it. As to how often it is used, I really don't know." Briefer, who has worked at UHS for more than 10 years, said he draws these conclusions from personal expe- riences and interaction among staff and patients. "I don't even think I've prescribed it more than half a dozen times," he said. Briefer added that UHS advocates safe sex rather than taking these pills. "To even have to use the 'morning after pill' is really a failure in our eyes be- cause we take such apro-active role in trying to teach students the importance of safe sex," he said. "It's always a disappointment when a young edu- cated person comes in and has to resort to using the pill, instead of birth con- trol." The pill is also mentioned as an option by SAPAC in situations con- cerning sexual assault. "What we do when a survivor calls is support them in their decision what- ever they do, and we make sure that we raise the morning after pill as an option available to them," said Kata Issari, SAPAC senior counselor. "In the case of sexual assaults the repercussions are quite severe. The emotional and physical pain are in- creased when they have to take into account the fact they may be preg- nant," said Issari. "It is very important that people have the 'morning after pill' option, and that they are provided with information about it regularly." She said the "morning after pill" can provide psychological healing as well as physical reassurance. "Having firsthand experience with the loss and disruption in a survivor's life caused by a sexual assault, I am a strong propo- nentof anything thatcould alleviate the intensity of the trauma." A feature of Ypsi Fashion JONATHAN LURIE/Daily Center on Michigan Ave., is its selection of wigs. COOK Continued from page 1 accessible to handicapped students." Upgrading the Martha Cook build- ing without disrupting its historic fla- vor presents unique architectural prob- lems. Pieper said the University has not "always taken the greatest of care" in its building projects. "Martha Cook is an extremely special building. The sensitivity that is demanded by this project is better suited to the historic preservation re- quirements of the grant," she added. The grant would cover 60 percent of rehabilitation costs, while the Martha Cook Board of Governors would fund the balance of expenses. 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Then came spinach stuffed pasta, baked herb tomatoes and garden fresh vegetables. The meal ended with white chocolate cake. After dinner, several students put on a musical performance for the guests. Then the annual tradition was over. Dinner organizers reflected upon the work and planning they put into the event. Judith Flynn, assistant building di- rector, said the actual decorations and preparations were done by a large group of people. "We all get together and throw a party to decorate," she said. "It gets really hectic from Thanks- giving on," she added, noting the event occurs close to final exams. The past week saw the ornate resi- - am *. hjtlh I I Water Tower Campus 820 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 Loyola is an equal opportunity employer/educator. I - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 -- - - - - - ---- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-7 X-A -A - - Mail To: Loyola University Chicago Graduate Business School 820 N. 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Boughs of holly and red bowl decked the main hall of the building and an enormous Christmas tree pro- vided the centerpiece of the receptior room. Duffel said organizing the event was a big responsibility even 20 years ago when she was building director. "I was the director and we didn't have a manager and all those things,, & But I loved it. I really did," she said. , Showing her pride for the residence hall and the dinner tradition, Duffel confided, "I am 87 years old and I come here every year." fection rates. The government will also ease the financial burden oftreatment for AIDS patients. Many people feel that some of the projects Gebbie has in the works are controversial. For example, Gebbie plans to help reduce the spread of AIDS among intravenous (IV) drug users by increasing the needle exchange pro- gram. "As long as we have substance abuse, we'll have a high rate of (IV drug infection). Many in the policd community were afraid that this would increase drug usage and crime." Extensive research by researchers at Yale and the University of Califor- nia-San Francisco has shown that these programs do not increase usage in a community, but do reduce the transmission of hepatitis-b, an infec- tious liver disease associated with IV drug users and many AIDS patients,* said Gebbie. Name Telephone No. Mailing Address City State Zip AIDS 'CZAR' Continued from page 1 the disease for the next 40 years until 1972, when a reporter broke the story to the public. "Pretending that Tuskegee doesn't have an influence is rude, because it's in the back of peoples' minds, and it always comes up." By addressing the Tuskegee ques- tion first, Gebbie hopes to continue breaking down any barriers between the African American community and government researchers and in order to build trust. As trust between the two sectors has increased, historically African American universities such as Morehouse and Howard have be- come majorAIDS research centers. Because the federal government cannot force local schools to accept its AIDS programs, Gebbie said the gov- ernment will reach adolescents and children through other avenues, such as church, youth organizations and the media. Later this month an innovative ap- proach - distributing condoms and making them easily available for youth - will take effect in preventing the spread of AIDS among adolescents. The prevention of AIDS has also played a key role in national health care reform. "Too many people with this dis- ease don't get diagnosed §oon enough. That's one of thereasons behind health care reform." To get people diagnosed sooner, Gebbie said government will keep funding high for the Ryan White Act, which gives money to underprivileged communities and those with high in- REGISTRAR' BULLETIN BOARD The Office of the Registrar will be closed December 24, 1993 through January 2, 1994. 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