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    Appropriately called by some one of the “Seven Modern Wonders of the World,” the birth control pill has absolutely revolutionized the lives of women around the globe. As an effective means to control if and when a woman has a child, the pill opened up doors to spaces where women weren’t allowed prior. A person controlling their own fertility is an essential component of creating economic security, limiting unwanted pregnancies, and creating healthier families. There are many new options for contraception

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    The blockage from being pregnant served in several methods is called contraception or better known as “birth control”. Birth control stops the sperm and egg from coming together and forming a fertilized egg. Talking about birth control can no longer get you arrested, as a result, some debate discuss which methods can help the contraception process while others talk about whether insurance assistance should include the cost of birth control, the effects of its uses, and how to make the uses of birth

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    How would life look like without public health education and intervention? Without public health in any given society would lead to a disastrous impact on human health by causing a huge number of deaths, disabilities and many colonic diseases on people. Also this will put an economic burden on public concerned government as well people at an individual level. Public health has been a core pillar and a champion stake holder for promoting health education in the United States and the entire world

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    Case study: A 12-year-old boy is newly diagnosed with diabetes. The child is to receive insulin twice a day via subcutaneous injection. The patient also is actively involved in soccer and swimming, competing competitively and practicing 4 to 5 days per week. The parents and child are concerned about how the diabetes will affect his ability to participate in these activities. 1. How might the nurse address the child and parent’s concerns related to sports? The nurse should explain that physical activity

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    Teenage pregnancy is an issue for a plethora of reasons. For example, there are many health risks for the mother and the baby that come along with teenage pregnancy. Although most pregnancies are accidents, this one accident can cause a complete change in the father and mother’s lives. One may ask, is teenage pregnancy on the rise? Luckily, it isn’t. Just in 2013, “there were 26.6 births for every 1,000 adolescent females ages 15-19, or 274,641 babies born to females in this age group” (“Teen Births”)

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    Birth control Birth control was first invented in the 1960s and married women were the only ones allowed to use it, mainly to prevent pregnancy. It wasn’t until 1972 when the Supreme Court legalized birth control to everyone (“A Brief History of Birth Control in the U.S.”, N.P). Today, many women utilize birth control for many reasons, not just to prevent pregnancy. Birth control can be used for a number of things, such as help with their menstrual cycle, help and/or prevent acne, the most popular

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    Birth Control Birth control helps many women around the world with avoiding pregnancy. Birth control has a variety of ways to use it. It can be by a pill, or a needle, which can trigger two different hormones. It is used for many different things too. For example, it can clear acne, help the digestive system cooperate more efficiently, and can even stop women from having their menstrual period. Scientist had to learn how the menstrual cycle worked, to determine how to avoid pregnancy. The menstrual

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    Pap Test Research Paper

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    provider to see inside the vagina and cervix. Cells are gently scraped from the cervix area. The sample of cells is sent to a lab for examination. Tell your provider about all medications you take. Some birth control pills that contain estrogen or progestin may affect test results. Your provider should also know about any previous abnormal pap smears or if you are pregnant. It is not recommended to have a pap test if within 24 hours if you have used douche, had intercourse, or used tampons. You should

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    Different Types of Birth Control The topic that is up for discussion now will be birth control. I have just come across a life changing situation in my life in which I had to make a choice. I am a proud father of my soon to be 16 year old daughter. She has been having bad cramps and pain every month due to her menstrual cycle for the last 2 years. My wife and I have finally gotten to the point of deciding that she should be put on birth control. Now as a man the only birth control I know is the

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    On 11th July, World Population Day – let’s talk about something that is entirely in contrast to the word “population”. Let’s talk about Contraception and Contraceptives that help in population control and Family Planning. Figuring the right kind of contraceptive method – what works the best and what does not, is one of most imperative concern of every sexually active couple. Zeroing in on the method that suits both partners is very essential but can be tricky given the variety of birth control options

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