De’Asia Love
Professor Sedberry
English 101
12th April 2017
Stopping Over-The-Counter Birth Control
As a women, there are many things females go through every day. The most complex thing about being a women, is becoming pregnant. Any females probably does not want to be pregnant at the time. As well as having safe sex, the female wants to protect themselves at all times. What I mean at all times is that females have an advantage, which helps out more than a condom. Their advantage is birth control, which can help out from preventing pregnancy, or help out with their menstrual cycle that women go through every day as well.
As a female visiting the doctor for the first time, some may ask what birth control to their doctor is. Birth control is pretty complex, if any female does not take it a certain way. There are multiple ways to take birth control such as the pill, the Depo shot, or the Nuva Ring, and many more. As doing research, about 98% of women in the United States has used birth control at
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Plan B is a quick drug to take the morning after sex, before a pregnancy even starts. Plan B and birth control are two different types of drug with different side effects. As for Plan B, the females has no headaches, no causes of acne, and no weight gain. It is possible for nausea and vomiting. Therefore with birth control, females might have headaches, have acne problems, and some females gain weight from taking birth control. As for birth control, females will not get as sick as Plan B. There is a reason why Plan B is over-the-counter because it has no effect on the female unlike birth control. Plan B can be over-the-counter, but birth control has a very high risk that will cause a lot of side effects. The fact that Plan B is ineffective is the only reason why it is over-the-counter, other than that birth control is more effective and more risky than
Some people think they know everything about birth control, but don’t know all about the things it can help and solve. Birth control also known as known as “the pill” are just daily pills that contain different hormones, it isn’t harmful to those who take it. From a teenage, girls should be allowed to get birth control without a parents’ permission. Birth control reduces the number of teen pregnancies, safer home life, show responsibility, and also reduces some health issues.
The morning-after pill being sold over the counter to people under 17 poses many advantages. The pill should be sold over the counter because it can stop unwanted pregnancies, prevent future abortions, and can give privacy.
Review what the women’s health center wants you to know about different methods of birth control for women:
In the early 2000s, Ortho Evra which is a birth control patch, NuvaRing, an injection for birth control, and a intrauterine device are all new forms of birth control approved by the FDA. In 2006, the FDA approves over-the-counter status for the morning after pill, also known as Plan B, for women 18 and older. In 2007, teen birth rate rises due to increased funding for abstinence-only education in schools, while the FDA approves the first birth control pill that also prevents monthly periods. In 2013, Plan B was allowed to be sold over-the-counter without any age restrictions. According to a study done by researchers Kost, Henshaw, and Carlin in 2010;
This day in age, teenage pregnancy is becoming a regular thing for the post-millennials. “In 2014, a total of 249,078 babies were born to women aged 15–19 years (CDC)”, although this was a low from 2013, it is a large increase from when my parents were a teenager about 10 years ago. This increase in access that we should provide teenage girls would contribute to many vital things such as a decrease teenage pregnancy statistics, and letting them be able to make important/smart decisions regarding their lifestyle. These decisions of whether or not to use birth control if given access to it is a vital decision as it can affect their future. Being able to open up the world of birth control to teenage girls can save them from having children at a young age, if selecting to participate in sexual activities and continue on with that while using a birth control method. There are multiple birth control methods that can help with trying to prevent pregnancy and getting pregnant. These methods include but are not limited to: condoms (most of the time effective but not 100%), which anybody can buy no matter what, prescription birth control pills (the possible safest way if sexually active), staying abstinent, and other varieties of birth controls. An example would be if my friend uses condoms and his girlfriend is on birth control there is a greater chance of not conceiving or
There are many different types of birth control. The most common type of birth control is the combination pill. The combination stops ovulation due to the hormones that it produces, estrogen and progesterone. Although its main purpose is to prevent pregnancy, it has also been known to lower
Birth controls are used by many women from different backgrounds and for diverse reasons in America. The main purpose of those birth controls is to avoid women’s gestation by interrupting their ovulations or by stopping the sperm from getting into their eggs. This, consequently, leads to the avoidance of an unwanted pregnancy. In America, women use many different types of birth controls.
Birth control is viewed as it is called, birth protector. Suzie could not image what it would be like to parent at such a young age. She has her whole ahead of her, she is not ready to end her hard work, Why would Suzie not want to have as much protection as she can get her hands on? An argument stated that Birth Control is not a necessity, because it doesn’t protect from STDs, or AIDs. Birth control is not labeled as a sexual disease protection. Why would it matter when talking about protecting pregnancy? The only way a man can have STD protection is the use of condoms. Which are free in most doctor, or health, offices. Condoms are being used 93% of the time as it is, 4% of the non-user are trying to get pregnant, (Condom Use). That shows how either on birth control, or not, condoms are being used as another form of
Firstly, Birth control pill is very complicated to use. Many females do not know how to use it clearly, so it makes some mistake, for instance, unwanted pregnancy. According to Office of Population Affairs (2014) "Many people make the mistake of taking birth control pills. The drug is a contraceptive pill contains a total of 28 pills. 21 pills should be ordered to control hormones consecutive daily to get the highest efficiency". This is significant disadvantage for all consumer that used birth control pill.
There are many different issues involved in women’s health. Some highly discussed, like abortion and pregnancy, and others you do not hear much about, such as birth control. Although birth control does not have as many conversations out there about it, it is still a very important part of a women’s health because there are so many women, young and old, who are using it in the world. For many, birth control is used to prevent pregnancy, but for others it is used for different reasons. Some women use birth control in regards to other problems they may have with their health. So not all birth control is used to prevent pregnancies, but it seems to be that main goal for many methods of birth control. All methods have different side effect though,
Over the counter birth control pills have been a topic of discussion for many women. Some might say it would pose many risks such as not receiving medical checkups and not knowing the side effects of birth control pills. Others may see it as a helpful to women because of the convenience of accessing the pills and not having to take time to schedule appointments. Additionally, due to health care and insurance policies some women might not have an easy access to birth control pills but the cost should not be a factor. Although over the counter birth control would allow an easier access for women, there are reasons why a doctor’s visit and a prescription are required to receive birth control pills.
Ever thought birth control pills are highly recommended and no one really tells women about the effects. The dangerous effects of birth control can be critical. Women have not been informed, well enough of contraceptives, especially when looking back on birth control with women's health and choices.
Birth Control is a global contraceptive that has been in use for more than 50 years. When Birth Control first came about in 1960 it was approved for married couples only, now over 10 million women married or single use this method. Most women complain about the harsh side effects of birth control but they rather put up with them before they risk having an unplanned pregnancy. Side effects such as weight gain and mood changes play a major role in the decision of birth control use. There is a saying that says, “If you knew better you would do better” most women do not even know better so they
They can decide which one is more effective for them, which one is easier, or can range from the cost of it. Birth control can help with lots of things. Some may use it for weight loss, even though they have no sexual intercourse.
Kassi, I completely agree with your entire post. I also stated how there are a variety of methods for birth control. It is important to talk about each method because we need to find out which method is right for our patient. When talking with a patient, be sure to use simple words, so they can understand exactly what we are telling them. Lastly, we should tell the patient that birth control can help with any irregular periods and even acne.