Birth Control Methods

But they get the message that sex is risky.” They begin to see sex as a sensitive issue that should be taken very seriously because it involves life-changing consequences. Additionally, a study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that teaching about contraception and making them available to teenagers was not associated with increased risk of sexual activity as many abstinence-only supporters have insisted. Therefore, the availability of birth control along with education about it does not increase sexual activity but informs teenagers to practice good decision-making for their bodies and their future.

Though people throughout history have always attempted to prevent unwanted pregnancies, the recent development of safer and more affordable birth control methods and society’s evolving beliefs about sex has led to an entirely new area of health care that would have been heavily criticized just a few generations ago. Society’s acceptance of sex outside of the context of marriage has lead to an increase in casual sex and sex had strictly for pleasure (Vrangolova, 2014). Birth control has been used to help prevent unwanted pregnancies so that users can engage in sex whenever they please without worry. However, because adolescents are included in this group of people, health care providers must consider the ethics of prescribing birth control

Teen pregnancy and the risk of it remains a serious issue for today’s adolescents. In 2015, there were 229,715 babies born to women from the ages of 15 to 19 (Martin). Accidental teen pregnancies could be prevented if more comprehensive sex education was taught at school and birth control was more accessible and affordable for teens. Guttmacher Institute lead a study on the issue of birth control and teens. The results showed that an 8% increase in use of contraceptives related to a 42% drop in pregnant teenagers over the course of seven years (Spadafino). Even though birth control has been proven to lower the risk of unwanted pregnancies, our society still views it as a taboo topic.

Many believe that making the contraceptive available to teenage sends the wrong message and promotes promiscuity among teenagers. Teens should be better informed of options and will possibly make better decisions with adequate education regarding contraceptives and what they prevent. Advocates for youth states “Evaluations of comprehensive sex education and HIV/ STI prevention programs show that they do not increase rates of sexual initiation, do not lower the age at which youth initiate sex, and do not increase the frequency of sex or the number of sex partners among sexually active

The National Survey of Reproductive and Contraceptive Knowledge includes approximately 1,800 national men and women who are unmarried and between the ages of 18 and 29. Individuals were contacted randomly by phone. All females who responded to the survey were included,

As advanced practice nurses (APNs), we may encounter patient care situations that stretch our moral boundaries. However, APNs are in a position to intervene for positive change. One such situation is the area of teenage pregnancy. Teenagers engage in sexual activity for a number of reasons; these include a desire for affection, peer pressure, curiosity and experimentation, as well as physical satisfaction. Although, adolescents may appear mature physically, mentally they are still children who are unable to control their emotions, and fully comprehend the consequences of their actions. Many adolescents do not understand that risky sexual behavior can lead to pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Teenagers have misconceptions about contraception and sexuality, and are often embarrassed to discuss these issues with parents, guardians, and healthcare professionals. Frequently, adolescents are sexually active without knowing how to protect themselves (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2014).

Choose possible methods of contraception for the couple and discuss the advantages and disadvantages they would need to consider at the point in their lives.

The final method of birth control to discuss is the morning after pill, also known as emergency contraception or Plan B. The pill is taken orally after unprotected sex has already occurred. The pill can be taken up to 5 days after unprotected sex. The pill is available both over the counter or with a prescription. The pill stops the ovary from releasing an egg and being fertilized by the sperm. However, this method has many disadvantages. The morning after pill is only 89 percent effective at preventing pregnancy and it becomes less effective over time. It can also be very expensive, and it does not work if ovulation has already begun. The pill can also cause nausea, cramping, and vomiting due to its high concentration of estrogen and progesterone.

Opening: It is very common for women to reflect back on the number of pills they have taken in the attempt to prevent pregnancy when they are diagnosed with infertility. Nevertheless, is the prolong usage of contraception pills really the culprit that leads to infertility? The article below will give further information on this matters.

8. No the study did not support the authors’ hypothesis, and the data was not strong/convincing.

Julia is a sixteen-year-old female who came into the CAS medical clinic for a birth control prescription. Throughout my time at CAS, I have experienced other girls in a situation similar to Julia’s so I knew this was a common subject at the clinic. In view of these previous experiences, I understood that when working with Julia, or any other patient for that matter, I must continuously advocate for these them and their sexual health needs, even if I do not agree with their choices. It is also crucial that I remember the fact many of the teenage females who are patients at the medical clinic have had very difficult pasts and may have turned to sexual intercourse at a young age as a result. Thus, I believe it is my responsibility as a student nurse to advocate for those sexually active and possibly pregnant females who are patients of the medical clinic. I must also ensure they are given the correct information pertaining to these topics, which may include details pertaining to the various

According to a poll done in 2006 that recorded the “Adult and teen preferences for type of sex education needed,” 14% percent of the adults interviewed thought that teens should get more information about abstinence, 8% that they should get more information about birth control, 73% that they should get more information about both abstinence and birth control or protection, 4% didn’t know, and 1% refused to answer. For teens (12-19), 7% percent thought that they should learn more about abstinence, 9% that they should learn more about birth control, 56% that they should learn more about both abstinence and birth control or protection, 22% didn’t know, and 7% refused to answer (“Adult and teen preferences,” 2010).

For the person(s) whom are not yet ready to bare children- the resources are there. Twenty options of birth control, responsibly practicing abstinence, and learning about sex education; one can grasp a better understanding of their pregnancy prevention if at least one of the methods are chosen. Overall, these methods fit accommodations for everyone regardless of belief, age, gender, cost, procedure, and

People have been having sex since the beginning of time; after all, how would we be here today if they had not. Yet, there has also been the pervasive problem of how to gain control over reproduction, in essence, how to prevent unwanted pregnancies. This is a challenge, even today, in an age of technological advancements, mass communication and education. However, through the years, the spread of information and awareness surrounding birth control has resulted in its increased availability and an improvement in the lives of both men and women.

This paper explores fifteen published articles that report the results from research conducted on online (database) relationships and their relationship to the scientific perspective of birth control. The articles are varying on their definitions and uses of birth control methods; they include types of birth control methods, women’s views towards birth control methods, problems with adolescent or teen pregnancies, overpopulation through unplanned pregnancies, etc. The main purpose of this paper is to make people aware of birth control options, accessibilities, and advantages and disadvantages. The major problem identified in this paper includes lack of public awareness about types of contraception and accessibilities. The solutions include