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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Contraception is designed to prevent pregnancy. A woman can get pregnant if a man's sperm reaches one of her eggs. So contraception tries to stop this happening by: keeping the egg and sperm apart, or stopping egg production, or stopping the combined sperm and egg (fertilised egg) attaching to the lining of the womb.
Various arguments say that requiring women of childbearing potential to use contraception as a condition of trial participation is unethical since it undermines women's autonomy and is incompatible with their well-being, because some kinds of contraception bring health hazards to women.
DISCUSSION
DISCUSSION
A couple's fertility refers to a man and woman's capacity to conceive and maintain a pregnancy. Technology and pharmacology have improved people's lives, but they have also pushed the boundaries of ethical practice in the realm of human reproduction.
Contraception, pregnancy prevention, fertility control, and family planning are all terms used to describe birth control. Whatever term is used, sexually active adults have a variety of options for reducing their chances of becoming pregnant. Despite this, no method of birth control available today, other than abstention, provides full protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
In simple words, all forms of birth control work by stopping a man's sperm from reaching and fertilizing a woman's egg (fertilization) or stopping the fertilized egg from implanting in the woman's uterus (womb) and growing.
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Contraception is designed to prevent pregnancy. Contraception methods may work in a number of different ways:
Preventing sperm from getting to the eggs. Types include condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps, and contraceptive sponges.
Keeping the woman's ovaries from releasing eggs that could be fertilized. Types include birth control pills, patches, shots, vaginal rings, and emergency contraceptive pills.
IUDs, devices which are implanted into the uterus. They can be kept in place for several years.
Sterilization, which permanently prevents a woman from getting pregnant or a man from being able to get a woman pregnant.
ADVANTAGES OF CONTRACEPTION
ADVANTAGES OF CONTRACEPTION
Preventing pregnancy
Regulating periods
Managing heavy or painful periods
Treating acne
Treating endometriosis
Noncancerous breast cyst
Ovarian cyst
DISADVANTAGES OF CONTRACEPTION
DISADVANTAGES OF CONTRACEPTION
The necessity of taking medications continuously
The cost of the medications
Women must remember to take them regularly or use them exactly as prescribed
A doctor’s visit and prescription are required.
They do not protect a woman against STDs or sexually transmitted diseases
Women must begin using hormonal contraceptives in advance before they become effective.
For some women, hormonal preparations are associated with unpleasant side effects or increased health risks.
REFLECTION
Contraception allows people to have as many children as they want, when they want and this is everybody’s right.
With the proper and correct use of contraceptives, women and men can postpone or space their pregnancies so that they can pursue personal and academic ambitions that would otherwise be affected by having children. This gives people greater authority and allows them to earn more money. Parents can devote more time to each child when they have fewer children. Young people are particularly vulnerable to complications during pregnancy. They can use contraception to postpone getting pregnant once their bodies are completely capable of handling a pregnancy. This can also help older individuals who are at risk of becoming pregnant to avoid getting pregnant. By reducing unplanned pregnancies, contraception minimizes the need for abortion. As a result, unsafe abortions, which are one of the primary causes of maternal death worldwide, are reduced. Teen people can avoid unplanned pregnancies which can have an adverse effect on their relationships and dreams by taking contraception. Early pregnancy might potentially put the baby's life at risk. Teenagers' pregnancies are more likely to be underdeveloped before and during birth, putting them at a greater risk of infant death.
Contraception allows individuals to prepare their pregnancies so that the infant receives the greatest care possible before and after birth. It is not abortion but rather helps women to avoid pregnancy when they not yet ready and it keeps away from the need for abortion.
REFERENCES
Types of contraception you can use to prevent pregnancy. (2019, October 9). Queensland Government. https://www.health.qld.gov.au/news-events/news/types-contraception-women-condoms-pill-iud-ring-implant-injection-diaphragm
Types of contraception you can use to prevent pregnancy. (2019, October 9). Queensland Government. https://www.health.qld.gov.au/news-events/news/types-contraception-women-condoms-pill-iud-ring-implant-injection-diaphragm
Ethical, Evidence based guidelines for contraceptives. (2016, February 18). The Hastings Center. https://www.thehastingscenter.org/irb_article/ethical-evidence-based-guidelines-for-contraceptive-use-in-research/
Birth Control, (2021, June 2). Medline Plus. https://medlineplus.gov/birthcontrol.html
Hormonal Methods of Birth Control, (2020, October 27). MedicineNet. https://www.medicinenet.com/hormonal_methods_of_birth_control/article.htm
INFORMATIVE VIDEO
INFORMATIVE VIDEO
by: Jeanelle Hannah B. Dela Cruz
Pregnancy is a gift to every family which comes with great responsibility and it should be planned. But problems may arise like health conditions that may risk both the mother and the baby that leads to temporary or permanent prevention of pregnancy. In connection, contraception is a method used for the intentional prevention of pregnancy. There are different methods of contraception and it is divided into two main types which are hormonal and non-hormonal. To get to know more about the various methods of contraception watch the attached video.
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