Emergency contraception

pregnancy, she should consider emergency contraception. “EC works by preventing or delaying ovulation and preventing sperm from fertilizing the egg. You can use EC right away or up to five days after sex. The sooner you use it, the better it works.” (Kennedy, MD, MPH) If a woman does not want to be pregnant, she could contemplate the option that is effective to the body after the failure or lack of traditional birth control. The most effective form of emergency contraception is the intrauterine…

The usage of a variety of contraception strategies had increase over the last few decades. The most common contraception method used is the condom and birth control pills. However, there are many people who do not use any type of contraception methods because they are either uneducated or they simply cannot get access to any contraception (Advocates for Youth, 2014). In addition, studies found that women who do not use any contraception methods will result in unintended pregnancy. Most…

Birth control, also known as contraception, is the prevention of unwanted pregnancy or the control of fertility. Birth control can be achieved through various methods that a couple can choose from the extensive available options. Birth control is an essential factor that each unique couple has to consider with the aim of having control over their conception and upbringing of their future children. Moreover, besides the options that are available in the market, addressing a couple’s most…

Contraception- 1. Do all contraception devices protect you against STI’s? Not all contraception devices can protect you from STI’s. There is one way which can potentially lessen the risk of STI’s. If you use barriers such as male and female condoms and dams, it will help stop infections from spreading when involved in oral, vaginal and anal sex. 2. Which contraceptive device is 100% affective? The contraceptive device which is close to 100% affective is the contraceptive implant (Implanon).…

should have any responsibility contributing toward funding or providing contraception plans for women. Also, the conservatives believe that not only it violates an employer right but the rights of individuals to support contraception and to force it upon the employers that would violate their religious belief to support contraceptives. Some religious business owner does not oppose all birth control, but they do oppose emergency birth control such as the morning after pill and Ella. While most…

years prior to the revolutionary contraception movement of the early 1900s. From cedar oil as a spermicide to condoms comprised of sheep intestines, people have been finding ways to limit pregnancies (Gibbs, Van Dyk, Adams). However, the contraception movement of the early twentieth century caused a spark in society. Women were vying for new and improved methods of contraception (Wardell 740). We must ask, ‘What were the social and economic impacts of the contraception movement in the early…

Each female has her own issues, with unique situations and requirements that affect her ability to obtain and utilize contraception efficiently (Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, 2008). The understanding one’s unique situation and circumstance and approach each client on individual bases will greatly benefit the patient to makes the best contraceptive choices (Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, 2008). To accomplish individualized approach, health care provider…

pregnancy, may cause undesirable side effects, including vaginal bleeding, nausea, and breast tenderness to name a few. Some of the most common and most effective modes of contraception include the pill, the vaginal ring, the birth control implant, an intrauterine device, and the morning after pill (also known as emergency contraception). (Birth Control Options) The pill method of birth control is an orally taken medication that is typically prescribed by a doctor and is taken daily. The pill…

were soaked in chemical solutions and then dried before use. They then evolved to condoms made from durable rubber and introduced diaphragms made from the same durable rubber in 1838. The 20th century was significant in the way of developing contraception. The first birth control clinic was opened in the united states by Margaret sanger which proved a few issues as she was considered a public annoyance and was sentenced…

The “morning after pill” controversy can be understood using a social justice framework in the sense that it can be gender biased. Contraception has little to no affect on men than women/a much higher affect on women than it does on men (don’t know which one). Taking the pill affects women both emotionally and physically, as she has to make the emotional decision to stop a pregnancy from occurring and physically because taking the pill could possibly lead to complications. In a way (I should…