Oral contraceptives are intended for the prevention of pregnancy. However, many people overlook all of the additional health benefits they offer, specifically for women with menstrual related disorders. There are several other safe and effective types of birth control methods available. The condom, shot, sponge, vaginal ring, cervical cap, patch, diaphragm, and intra uterine devices all exist to serve as alternate birth control methods. Focusing on oral contraceptive methods, the pill is a type of medication women takes daily to prevent or plan the timing of a pregnancy. One type of oral contraceptive contains the two hormones- estrogen and progestin and they are called combination pills. Progestin only pills are used sometimes, but most …show more content…
While most birth control methods only offer an average of 70 percent effectiveness, oral contraceptives are 99 percent effective. Currently, “about 30% of American women using contraception choose the birth control pill over other methods” (National Women’s Health Information Center). The birth control pill has been recognized as one of the most effective contraceptive methods available for women in the 21st century. Being 99 percent effective, less than 1 out of 100 women using birth control pills will become pregnant. Another reason many women choose birth control pills over other methods is because of the reversible effect they have on the body. Birth Control pills allow women to become pregnant when they choose to do so by just stop taking the pills, unlike other methods with are …show more content…
Some of the symptoms of PMS include mood swings, breast tenderness, food cravings, fatigue, and depression. The birth control pills work by providing relief of the symptoms by regulating the hormones estrogen and progesterone during menstruation. “Use the pill for three to four months to see if it provides the relief of PMS” (Pelin Batur, M.D, women’s health specialist). “While older studies failed to provide evidence that oral contraceptive pills can consistently provide relief for symptoms of PMS, the newer birth control pills, with their improved hormonal formulations, seem to be more beneficial for many women” (Stopper 4). Oral contraceptives are also prescribes to help treat severe premenstrual dysphonic disorder getting rid of the symptoms of mood swings and cramps. Researchers have now discovered a link between PMS depression and oral contraceptives, concluding that by taking the pill for at leas two months the depression can have a rapid decline compared to antidepressant medications. “Many women fear that the birth control pill can make you depressed, but it’s actually helpful” (Hadine Joffe, M.D, Director of Psychiatry Clinical Research at Harvard Medical School). Having the enhancement of reducing the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome as well as depression makes oral contraceptives the number one choice of treatment
The article “Birth control: World of Invention, 2006 Updated: April 30, 2006” defines birth control as, “contraception or the use of physical barriers, timing of sexual intercourse, chemicals, or a combination of these methods to prevent pregnancy. Many methods have been designed for women 's use, but few are available to men. There are quite a few reasons to use some form of birth control. The main one being to avoid pregnancy. Other reasons could be to prevent contracting an STD/STI and regulate hormone levels in order to control one’s menstrual cycle.
To begin, Crystal Eastman first published her article in 1918. She produced the source for a large target audience. The article was originally published in a radical journal called Birth Control review. The source’s purpose was to inform women that, whether the law stated so or not, they had a choice as to whether or not to conceive a child. The purpose of the source is to demand that women take control of their bodies. “I would almost say, that the whole structure of the feminist’s dream of society rests upon the rapid extension of scientific knowledge about birth control.” (Eastman, Pg.510).
educating women more on the pill and the way it works, the after effects of
There has been conflicting research and advice about the safety of hormones with the increase in the aging female population within the last twenty years (National Institute on Aging). Hormone therapy has demonstrated to be the most effective FDA approved medication in the relief of menopausal symptoms, but these benefits must be weighed against serious adverse effects that hormones can cause. Although many women differ in their response to hormone products, MHT has been universally linked to an increased risk of heart disease, heart attack, blood clots, and strokes. Concerns about the findings discovered in the clinical and observation trials performed on MHT, have left some doctors and women hesitant in utilizing MHT to combat menopausal symptoms.
Some of the good side effects are you can become more regular, have lighter periods, even no periods at all, less cramping, and they’re highly effective. Some of the bad side effects that come with using birth control are breast tenderness, spotting, serious blood clots, skin irritation, raised blood pressure, and the birth control being expensive. Those are just some of the reasons why women have a love hate relationship with birth control. That’s why it takes so much time and research to find what birth control is right for you because you need to know the kind of side effects that comes with the birth control method you
Trussell, J., Stewart, F., Potts, M., Guest, F., & Ellertson, C. (1993). Should Oral Contraceptives
In this mind baffling speech by Margaret Sanger, she explains the importance of attaining birth control as a female. She believes that “birth control should be available to every adult man and woman” (The Morality of Birth Control). In her opinion, every person over 18 should at least obtain knowledge of it, and try to practice it as much as possible. “Not only will birth control reduce the rate of disease and famine, it will also help heighten the standards of civilization towards teen pregnancy and child abortion” (Population Growth and Resource Depletion). Only then will people attain real morality.
Two major types of birth control are contraceptives and condoms. Condoms prevent STDs by stopping the flow of semen in to the vaginal canal. Contraceptives are more complex. Birth control contraceptives help to prevent pregnancies by combining the hormones estrogen and progesterone to prevent the egg from being released during the monthly cycle. Not only do the contraceptives prevent the egg from dropping but they also thicken the mucus around the cervix making it hard for sperm to enter the uterus just in case any eggs were released. (Hirsch 1)
Menopause is a course that every woman's body must experience. Majority of women already know the symptoms, side effects, and all-around unpleasantness that comes with menopause and this can, cause them to be concerned that it may have an affect on their social, personal, and professional lives. However, if there was an answer that could help facilitate the torment of menopause would most ladies take it? Likely, yet what numerous ladies don't know is that there can be serious symptoms while experiencing Hormonal Replacement Therapy. Before one can understand Hormonal Replacement Therapy, they should first know what menopause is. Menopause is a characteristic piece of maturing and it happens when a woman’s ovaries quit creating a substance called
Having babies is a wonderful thing embraced by many women; however, having an unplanned one is not so nice. It is good to have an option of avoiding that, contraceptive methods can hold the pregnancy till the time is right. Thanks to John Rock, who was the first man to ever invent the birth control pill, we have the option of waiting until we are ready. Even though this sounds like a wonderful idea, there are major health risks to receiving any form of contraceptive. Even though your Gynecologist does not mention it, no birth control is truly safe.
Now a days there are several different methods of birth control. The first that I am going to talk about is called the rhythm method. As its synonym implies, this method is based on the assumption that, for each women, there is a rhythmic pattern of menstruation and ovulation that can be identified by keeping a careful record of the dates of menstruation. A second assumption is that
The aspect of sex and the use of birth control were touchy issues in the early 20th century. Sex was only for married couples that wanted to have children. The idea of sex before marriage was crazy. Because of all the beliefs about sex being only for procreation and not for pleasure birth control was not needed. There was one major event and one key person who are responsible for making the use of birth control acceptable in America. The major event being World War I. In World War I there was a lot of usage of whore houses by the French and English soldiers. A major problem with the French and English governments allowing men to go to the whorehouses was that there was rapid spread of VD. A soldier that is suffering from herpes, syphilis, or gonorrhea doesn’t fight too well. President Wilson was very concerned about the American soldiers getting sick and not able to fight. He also wanted to stop the spread of VD Wilson decided that during boot camp the soldiers would be taught about VD’s, and the effect of them. The recruits had to take a sexual education class. In the class the men were shown pictures and movies that showed what various vaginal diseases looked like, and what they would do to a mans sex organs. This was an effective in stopping the American soldiers from going to the French whorehouses. Another program the U.S. Government instituted to stop the spread of VD was to give out condoms to the soldiers.
Oleson, T. & Flocco, W. (1993). Randomized Controlled Study of Premenstrual Symptoms Treated with Ear,
It is 100% effective against pregnancy unless pre-ejaculation or sperm gets onto the vulva or into the vagina. Outer course however, frequently leads to intercourse, therefore another form of birth control and protection from infection has to be used. The most commonly used methods of birth control are the condom and the pills. The pill is taken once a day and a pack should be completed every month. Combination pills contain estrogen and progestin.
Contraception, contragestion, (preventing the fertilized egg from implantation - morning-after-pill) and the chemical or surgical induction of abortion are all types of birth control routes to prevent or end pregnancy (“What”). Contraception is the devices, drugs, agents, sexual practices, or surgical procedures to prevent a pregnancy. Contraception tends to help a women decide if and when she would want to have a baby (“What”). There are around 17 different types of birth control methods. According to the article from Oxford there are three main categories of contraception. They are the barrier methods, intrauterine, and the hormonal methods (“Contraception”). They vary from a pill, patch, shot, an implant and a condom to name a few. The most common type of contraception for women is the birth control pill. This pill includes estrogen and progestin to stop the release of the egg and thin the lining of the uterus. If the contraception device is used correctly, only about 3 in every 1,000 women will beco...