The Importance Of Birth Control Pills

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.

When people hear birth control, automatically, negative thoughts come into their head. This is an issue women face for taking it or even showing support. People assume they know all about birth control but in reality they don’t. This typically comes from men when it affects them as well. Men don’t know what women do to prevent a pregnancy which is not right. Men and women should be educated on what birth control is, how it affects both parties, and what happens to a woman's body while taking it.

Has birth control helped our women or been an affliction for them ? In 1950, a lady whose name is Margaret Sanger underwrote the research to create the first birth control pill. “She raised $150,000 for the project. 1960 The first oral contraceptive, Enovid, was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as contraception (Sanger 24)”. I am looking forward to initiate what people views are from the perspective of birth control and if it has helped the society and if it hasn’t why do they think otherwise.

By allowing women to maintain their right to have free access to birth control, it not only prevents unwanted pregnancies but it also protects women who suffer from reproductive issues, by lessening the side effects of their conditions. If that right were to be revoked or taken away, it would put reproductive health care system back into the dark ages. Maintaining the right to have free access to birth control and other reproductive health services protects not only ourselves, but future generations from the pain and heartache that happens because of lack of preventative and emergency reproductive services.

Many different problems can arise from the use of Plan “B” which will and have drastically affect the use of birth control in the long run. The use of the morning after pill will always be considered an abortion tool simply because it is used after the sexual act. The ability for a fifteen year old to have unevaded access to such a powerful tool will most likely have debaters for a long time. Most do not recognize a person this young as being capable of making such a major decision in regards to having or not having sex. They would rather for them to restrain until after marriage.

The birth control pill not only prevents pregnancies, but it controls fertility, some diseases, and other medical problems. Many women that have an irregular menstrual cycle take the birth control pill to keep her cycle normal. The impact of the birth control pill had on women was extremely thorough. It was not just another type of contraception, the pill was a liberator, equalizer, and simple to take. Birth control methods have been around for centuries, the types and safety have varied throughout the years. It was not until 1960, that the FDA announced it has approved the birth control pill. Even though the pill was approved, it was not available to minors and single women for many years. People were warned that the pill would generate loose

According to Professor Janet E. Smith, “98% of all women ages 15-44 have used some type of birth control.” Birth control is not something most women think hard about taking. In today’s society, many people rather take the easy way out of most situations. Instead of dealing with short term pain they rather seize it immediately without paying attention to the long-term effects. Birth Control is used for many different reasons such as preventing pregnancy, clearing acne and stopping heavy blood flow. Once women see what good it does for them they do not even pay attention to the bad, which is where those long-term effects come in. Some harmful side effects of birth control are weight gain, heavy bleeding, and Osteoporosis. Just like any other medication it can be helpful and harmful but in this case birth control is more harmful to a woman’s body than it is helpful.

Throughout the years the methods of birth control methods have been changed since anyone can remember. Women have went from using acacia leaves with honey, to using a magic pill (PBS, People & Events: Birth Control Before the Pill). Preventing pregnancy meant choosing to wait to have a family. Since the pill was invented, it had caused women to gain power and independence. To this day, four out of five every sexually active women in the U.S. have taken oral contraceptives at some point in their lives (Bloomberg, Birth Control Pill Advanced Women's Economic Freedom).

1. However, if the birth control pill is consumed every day, the pill would be extremely effective in preventing an unplanned pregnancy; whereas, the other methods, such as condoms, are less effective.

Modern use of birth control pills has given women a sense of independence, to gain employment and express their sexuality freely, while mid-twentieth usage of birth control came with an increased stigma, less access to the pill, and a positive and negative impact on marriages.

Is birth control really making an impact? In today’s relationships women are taking birth control no matter how intimate the relationship is as a precautionary. It has been proven that birth control has helped teen pregnancy rates go down all over. So why is it that parents do not just hand the drug out as if it is a favor to them. Parents want to think that they can trust their child and that they are an angel in all eyes however, they do not want to receive an unexpected child. In my opinion Birth control is a way to help reduce the rising population especially for those of lower income, the drug is not quite guaranteed 100% and there are side effects that most don’t know about.

The problems hormones can create is endless, but there are a few ways to take away some of those everyday problems away with a pill. Birth control pills have many benefits such as; regulating periods, decreased menstrual cramps, treatment for acne, and lowered risk of anemia and cancer. Women have to deal with these problems, at least once a month and it’s only fair that they have access to the medication that could decrease the hardships and pain of menstrual cycles. It’s not any different than getting medicine for arthritis or pain and aches in your body. Not allowing women to use medication to prevent some problems such as the ones above sounds inhuman. Thus, birth control pills should be available to women with hormone imbalances and to those with the side effects of

Birth control, also known as contraception and fertility control, is a method or device used to prevent pregnancy. It is also an effective way to help women reduce acne, make periods regular, and easing menstrual cramps. The ones who are less informed about sex or birth control are teenagers, who usually have to deal with consequences and pay a big price for that. That’s way it is very important to inform our society, especially teenagers about sex, sexual transmitted diseases, birth control and more. A famous quote by Sun Tzu says, “If you know the enemy and yourself, you will never fear the result of hundred battles”. Not knowing the consequences and not being informed may lead to many problems. In our case, a teenager who was not informed about sex, condoms, birth control may end up pregnant or with sexual transmitted disease.

Opponents also claim that the pill may endanger a woman’s health. Birth control may cover up the signs of Endometriosis. Endometriosis is the formation of cysts and lesions on the reproductive organs. If birth control is prescribed at a young age, a woman who has Endometriosis may not be aware of the symptoms of this condition until she is off the pill (Sole-Smith). In rare and severe cases, if birth control is combined with another pill it may cause heart attacks, strokes, blood clots, and liver tumors (Parenthood).

Many women complain about birth control because they don’t want to get fat. That to me sounds ridiculous because either you gain a little weight by taking birth control or you gain a lot when you actually become pregnant. So if you don’t want to put your life on hold then I suggest you think of methods to avoid becoming pregnant. I’m not saying it’s bad to be pregnant but it all comes at its own time and you don’t want to be surprised one day and find out you’re going to be a young or single parent. Birth control has its benefits and you should explore your options before it’s too late.