In this essay you will read about one of the shocking dangers that a very popular contraceptive that is being used by women on a daily basis. This essay also includes information about a study that was conducted by physician Raina Fichorova. I will also share my own opinion about the study and what I think about birth control.
The article Why Do Certain Hormonal Contraceptives Increase the Risk of HIV?, by The American Society for Microbiology (2015), talks about how depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera or DMPA) has shown that it increases the risk of contracting HIV, (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) in it’s users. You’re probably wondering what DMPA is, According to Nivin Todd, MD (2014), “Depo-Provera is a contraceptive method for women. It’s made of a hormone similar to progesterone. It’s a shot that a doctor gives you in the arm or buttocks. Each shot works for up to 12 to 14 weeks, but you must get the injection once every 12 weeks to it’s full protection.” (Todd, 1).
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I don’t agree with the use of birth control because of the way I was raised. Growing up in a religious family I don’t think that people should be having sex before they are married, but we all know people have different beliefs. After reading this article I wasn’t very shocked by the conclusion of the study that was performed. I don’t have a personal experience with being on birth control but, I just feel that if you don’t want to have the responsibility of becoming a parent then you shouldn’t participate in certain activities. Birth control doesn’t solve everything and this article proves it. Taking the risk of being diagnosed with HIV, because you don’t want to be a parent or for whatever reason someone gets on birth control, is not worth it. Birth control does more harm than good for the body and people need to be aware of
This article was my least favorite article out of these set of readings. The author explains how much pain and suffering women went thought before and during the 1930’s. Being a mother and a wife women went thought a lot due to the lack of resources. Margret Sanger explains how women are having risk pregnancies which cause them to become ill. Women wanted ways to stop having babies. However the doctors were basically saying it was not up to the husband. Overall I agree with Sanger, women should be informed of contraception and their bodies.
When legally introduced to society in 1960, the Pill stirred up a long period of controversy. The availability of the Pill had great impact on women’s health, social life, laws, religion, family, relationships, morality and sexuality. Initially conceived to be highly effective and safe, the Pill left many women with side effects – few which led to several fatalities. Before the Pill was created, many women postponed sex due to the social norm and fear of becoming pregnant before marriage. Families grew large and it was typical for a woman to have multiple children caused by the lack of birth control. Due to regulations, such as the Comstock laws, many people supported the prohibition of the Pill and other family planning practices. However, many women believed in the right to control their own body when it came to procreation. Despite the controversies, the Pill left lasting impacts, such as by opening society to the sexual revolution and...
Samuel A. Pasquale, M.D., and Jennifer Cadoff, The Birth Control Book: A Complete Guide to Your Contraceptive Options, New York: Ballantine Books, 1996
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People buy health insurance to cover their medical expenses because accidents and health problems can arise at any time. Many health services are not reaching the medical needs of women and giving them exactly what they need and people don’t realize that there is more to birth control then what it seems. There are a lot of benefits from birth control and it is not just women trying to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Some examples of these benefits include; healthier skin, stopping menstrual flow, and preventing pelvic inflammatory disease. Society needs to be more aware of these benefits so that these women start getting the medical attention that they need. Therefore, birth control should be 100% covered by all insurance companies.
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As a nurse practitioner, it’s essential to consider family and social histories whenever consider starting a patient on any medications. In order to increase patient’s compliance, it is necessary to use an effective, accessible, and well-tolerated treatment plan for the patient. My treatment goal for Claudia would be to educate her about the different types of birth control and which one would work best for her. Also, I would recommend her the following two options that I believe would work best. My first option is the intrauterine device (IUD) which is a long-acting, reversible contraceptive that can remain in the uterus for 3–10 years depending on the method that is used. The three types of IUDs are Copper (ParaGard), and the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG IUS) devices Skyla and Mirena. The second option is the medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera). Depo-Provera is classed as a long-acting reversible method of contraception. One of the key advantages of this method is that it requires no action on the part of the patient and is usually given at intervals of twelve weeks, making it an excellent choice for patients who have problems complying with oral contraceptive methods
From the time birth control was first introduced in the late 20th century, many different responses have stemmed from the public. Most popularly known for its names such as ‘Plan B’ or simply just ‘birth control pills’, these and multiple other options provided in today’s society. This medicine is most used to regulate women’s reproduction, and also, to help with various women’s health problems. Controversy, however, looms over this topic as this medicine can also prevent pregnancy if used within a time boundary after intercourse. Many people believe that life does begin at conception, and using such methods to prevent a pregnancy may be considered to be murder. Although, many potential problems can stem from an unplanned pregnancy. Many women may not be mentally or even physically ready to become a mother at that certain time. Even though birth control may have moral downfalls in some
“The best form of birth control is an aspirin grasp firmly between the [female] knees,” states a 1950’s old wives’ tale, the truth to the matter is birth control has not changed much since then. The female contraceptive began marketing in the 1960’s (Sohn 1). That means the pill, as it is commonly known, just celebrated its fiftieth birthday. Birth control is anything that prevents the ovum, commonly known as the egg, from meeting up with sperm cells (Planned Parenthood 2). Female hormonal pills, or patches, use levels of chemical synthesized hormones to trick the body into thinking it is carrying a baby (Planned Parenthood 3). This is used and a method of pregnancy prevention and hormone management in women. These hormones are used to get young ladies to start menstruation and fight off early signs of menopause, or the absences of menstruation for a whole year (Planned Parenthood 1). Male forms of birth control have dated back to the 1800’s; making those even changing less than female forms (Planned Parenthood 3). With years to prefect and master female birth control is still not the safest or most practical option, and with male forms being held back, birth control is still viewed as a woman’s job; however, when sex and pregnancy prevention effect both parties they both should be offered equal options to prepare and protect themselves.
Who should be responsible for stopping the 120 million sperm that are released during a male orgasm from fertilizing a female’s egg? The context of that question has been a societal debate in terms of the consequences of unplanned pregnancy and whether it is a female, male or both sexes responsibility to practice “safe sex”. Introducing the birth control pill for women in the 1960s created a huge controversy between sexual conservatives and the women who would benefit from the pill, but the responsibility still remained in the hands of women. However, as medicine has advanced and the possibility of a male birth control pill has amounted, many wonder if the same issues would arise if a male birth control pill did in fact become available. In order to understand the effects on society of both individual female and male responsibilities it is essential that the women birth control pill is discussed, the male pill and lastly, what the stigmas and potential effects of both birth control pills mean.
In 1960, birth control was approved by the Food and Drug Administration for contraceptive use (Nikolchev). Since then, birth control pills have had a tremendous impact in the American culture. Women were now able to prevent unplanned pregnancy without the consent of their partners and eliminating the use of condoms and other dual consent birth control methods. Birth control pills contain two important hormones: estrogen and progesterone. Natural estrogen is a hormone that is produced in the ovaries and helps regulate the menstrual cycle (Rettner). According to Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Steven Goldstein, “progesterone is a hormone that stimulates and regulates important functions, playing a role in maintaining pregnancy, preparing the body for conception and regulating the menstrua...
Tibbetts, Janice. "Reproductive Health Experts Warn Women Not to Abandon Birth Control." Canadian Medical Association Journal 185.11 (2013): E517-8. ProQuest. Web. 25 Feb. 2014.
Birth control is a major controversial issue for many reasons. Some may believe it should be a useful source to help not have an unwanted or surprised birth. Others may believe that it shouldn’t be allowed because a person should be responsible of their actions. It’s a good thing to use when not wanting to become pregnant but it can also be taken for advantage. Birth control is a good source to prevent teen pregnancy, regular pregnancy, and unprotected sex.
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Far and away the most common method of birth control today is the birth control pill. The pill is relatively easy to obtain through Planned Parenthood clinics, the price is not unreasonable, and the pill has an excellent record of success in pregnancy prevention. However, the pill places all the burden of birth control on women, and although it is usually the women who have the most to lose in unwanted pregnancy, shouldn't [GR#1] men take some of the responsibility for birth control, too? Plus, the pill is something that users must remember to take every day, even if they do not engage in sex for months or years. The pill may have the added advantages of making menstrual cycles more regular, and decreasing the sometimes painful intensity of a woman's periods, but as far as being purely a method of birth control, the pill has drawbacks, too. Besides being something that the user must remember to take each and every day regardless of the frequency of sexual activity, being on the pill involves visits to the doctor's office or to Planned Parenthood with annual or even more frequent exams and tests that may be unpleasant and cost more money.