Emergency contraception

Pregnancy prevention can be traced back as far as 3000 BC when people would use condoms made out of the bladder of fish or animal intestines. Today, there are many ways to prevent pregnancy, such as male condoms and female birth control. The form that is the most popular in the United States is the pill. The FDA did not approve of the pill until 1957 and was not approved for contraceptive use until 1960. Catholic churches believed that birth control was sinful and that women that took it were…

Many women and men since the early 1900s have strove to contribute and gain more support and equality for women. Whether it be the right to vote or simply receiving the same equal treatment as men. One of the most beneficial achievements during the early 1960s occurred when America approved the birth control pill. In May 9th, 1960, the FDA approved the pill, which was created to control and regulate the reproduction in women and among couples that were not prepared for the responsibility of…

Contraception and fertility control are methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy, known as birth control. Birth control methods have been used since ancient times, however more effective and safe methods only became available in the 20th century. Although there are number different types of birth control, the most common ones are IUD and pills. Hormonal Intrauterine Device (IUD) and pills are both forms of birth control for women. There are similarities between them such as both being…

This is a good choice for women who often forget to take the pill, it is also over 99% effective. Some advantages include; long but reversible contraception, reduced menstruation bleeding and pain, sometimes it will eliminate bleeding all together, it is more effective than other contraceptives, and they do not need to remember to take a pill every day. Some disadvantages include; it could become misplaced…

There are so many different forms of contraceptives; Barrier method, such as Condoms, cervical caps, cervical shields, contraceptive sponge and diaphragm; Hormonal Methods such as the patch, vaginal rings, pills and shots. Implantable devices: such as surgical sterilization, implants, and intrauterine devices. One of the safest methods was said to be the condom. Condoms are said to be effective not only toward pregnancy, but effective against STD’s. Recent study shows that the spermicide…

Oral Contraception is controversial topic that is brought up in today’s society. Women of all ages are finding ways to avoid pregnancy and how to control fertility in the body. Birth control is supposed to suppress the body from ovulation. Every woman should educate themselves before getting on birth control because the contraception can bring harm to the body and it can lead to death. Some birth control can cause serious health problems. Before getting on the medication go and consult with a…

t is prominent today that women of color have struggled to have their own voice in the U.S. It is important to realize what women of color have gone through in history because not everyone realizes how badly women of color have been treated. There are numerous effects of what happened to women of color from having been dominated by white men. This essay is prominently focusing on the effects of how women of color dealt with birth control. To first understand the struggles of women of color, one…

The Benefits of Birth Control Birth control is available to everyone, anyone can go to the store and get a type of birth control. Except for the more complex kinds of birth control, people have to go to the doctor to get a prescription. Without birth control, many women would become pregnant at a young age when they don’t want or can’t afford a baby. Often times this can lead an to abortion, which is the killing of an innocent baby for absolutely no reason. Birth control prevents sexually…

to only prevent pregnancy, however, now it is used to prevent the transmission of infections, minimizing symptoms of menstruation, and more obviously to prevent pregnancy. In 2012, 62% of women at the reproductive age were using some form of contraception (CDC, 2012). This systematic review addresses progestin based contraceptives and combined contraceptives. The progestin based oral contraceptives differs from the combined oral contraceptive by only containing progestin while the combined…

I started using contraceptives at the age of 18 as of somewhat replacement of a barrier condom, so I can enjoy it better with my former boyfriend. As a young woman, learning about contraceptives was exciting because from my perspective it has ultimately the greatest solutions that have happened to a young woman like myself, this way I am still able to enjoy sex without getting pregnant. Although, I am not sexually active as I was in my younger days, somehow my experience with men has declined.…