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The sperm can stay alive for up to 72 hours. If a woman is ovulating precisely at the moment of intercourse, then fertilization can occur quickly, but it may take up to 72 hours for it to occur. This pill can prevent fertilization and it also prevents implantation in the uterus (like the IUD does). It is like a chemical IUD.
However, I thought the Catholic was officially against all forms of birth control no matter what, so this would still go against their beliefs. The priest and nun who ran my RCIA were pretty liberal though and responded to questions about these things with "You need to pray and work out with God what is best for you, ultimately it's between you and Him"
An expert (who I happen to work with) in teen pregnancy research was quoted on our local news radio yesterday stating that there should be little concern about those under the age of 16 using it because they tend to not use any form of birth control anyway. If they aren't using the free condoms being given away, they aren't likely to go out and purchase this either.
I agree with DWAlphaGam though.. they have age restrictions for alcohol and cigarettes, why not just card kids who try to buy it?
Dee
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