Literature Review
The sources fully explain the multiple forms of contraception as well as their effectiveness and many of the sources include the risks that come along with the contraception. There is a full explanation of the 5 main types of contraception which is contraception available over the counter to contraception that needs that needs to be inserted surgically, in a hospital. Each method is explained in full and the chances of pregnancy are statistically shown for each contraception method. This review will not give a detailed description of any forms of contraception but rather an over view of them all.
The first contraception method that is mentioned in the sources is the use of a condom. Condoms have a 98 percent chance of failure
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Emergency contraception also known as EC is a last minute form of contraception, this is used when no other precautions have been taken and the woman is afraid of falling pregnant. It is suggested that use should be by woman ages 17 and above although you may be allowed to buy it over the counter without any form of identification. [28 September 2015 There are four different types of EC, each containing different types of hormones. [28 September 2015] There is also a copper-T which is a form of EC. [28 September 2015]
Usefulness: This source is useful in my research as is provides information about emergency contraception which will allow me to have a full understanding of this type of contraception and allow me to explain it to my participant which is an important aspect in my research task.
Reliability: This source is reliable as it is a website that is dedicated to information about emergency contraception, this website is operated by the office of population research at Princeton
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This stops a womans ability to conceive all together and it is irreversible. [5, 2015] This is a surgically performed method for both men and woman. There is also a non-surgical method whereby it is a device that is places in the fallopian tubes and eventually causes them to shut. [5, 2015]
Usefulness: This source is useful as it discusses the use, effectiveness and process of male and female sterilisation. The two forms of contraception that are discussed are drastic measures of contraception, this may not be a common contraception form amongst teenagers and therefore may not be influential in my research.
Reliability: This source is taken from health line with is a medical website that has been certified by “health on the net” suggesting that this source is reliable and accurate.
Validity: This source does not disclose the auther/s of this article which lowers its validity but rather suggests that it is written by a team of medical practitioners which increases the validity of this source because it was not written by one person.
Limitations: This source discusses two forms of contraception that do not directly link or compare it with the other forms of contraception. This form is usually used for an older generation rather that teens which may limit its
Morning-After Pill A Boon for Women” is a article written by Deborah Nucatola she is a physician and director of medical services for planned parenthood federation of America. This article was writing to let the public know that The Morning after will be an over the counter meaning that this pill is available to anyone “No Matter How Old You Are” but many mainly parents don 't agree, they believe that this pill does more harm than good and outs their teen lives in danger. Some believe that this pill in an “abortion pill”. Emergency contraception is a pill that prevents pregnancy up to five days after having unprotected sex. Many don 't know that after having sex a woman doesn 't get automatic become pregnant, this is why it is possible to
The Pill”. This song was popular in the early 70’s and was an anthem for women on the pill. The author uses evidence by backing up her research with facts and
“With funding from International Harvester heiress Katharine McCormick, Sanger recruited researcher Gregory Pincus to develop an oral contraceptive or "magic pill." The result, Enovid, was approved for usage by the Food and Drug Administration in 1960.” (Katz, 2010) All of her efforts helped to continue with the study and research regarding birth
Her aunt was the only person who broached the subject” (Doan, Williams). Unfortunately, Yolanda’s story isn’t unique. She is one of thousands of teenagers in America that becomes pregnant after having sexual intercourse without the use of contraceptives (McCammon).
Controversy of Birth Control Being Sold Over-The-Counter Birth control is a contraceptive used to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Birth control comes in many forms; typically as a pill but there are other alternatives such as: a monthly shot, a ring, IUDs and many more. In America, there are people who question whether or not birth control should be sold over the counter. Although this is a controversy in the United States, it is common practice in other countries around the world.
Birth control pills might be the most effective contraceptive, but it definitely isn’t the healthiest. In fact, birth control pills have harmful side effects and they also disrupt normal bodily processes. Birth control comes in many different shapes and sizes. It is most often referred to as ‘the pill’.
The first recorded account of contraceptives was in 3000 BC when men formulated condoms out of fish bladders and linen sheaths (“A Brief History of Birth Control in the U.S.-Our Bodies Ourselves”). The fact that people have felt the need for contraceptives since 3000 BC is a good testament to the need for modern day ways to prevent pregnancy. According to the same article, in the 1500’s the first spermicide was developed and used, and in 1838 the first modernized rubber condom was invented. After centuries of using different forms of birth control, in 1960, the first oral contraceptive, which was called Enovid, went on the market and was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Only eight years later, the inter-uterine device (IUD) was developed and went on the market as the products of Lippes Loop and Copper 7.
Birth control made family planning simpler, thus allowing women to pursue education and careers before beginning a family, all while maintaining a physical relationship. This is primarily why people began to use and why it has risen in popularity through the years. There are many methods to choose from that meet the requirements for many different lifestyles and backgrounds, making it all the more attainable for all. However the use does not come without critics. Some feel the use is unnatural, immoral, and interferes with “God’s Plan.”
Supporting Detail (b): Studies have interfaced taking the pill to an expanded danger of bosom and cervical growth, while others demonstrate
The need for birth control has grown due to increased sexual activity in teens. Each year 850,000 adolescent girls become pregnant. 41.3% of pregnancy are teens 15-19 years old and 20% of abortions are teens. With the growing use of birth control in teens in the last decade teen pregnancy rates are steadily going down.
Women who are: overweight, over 35, have diabetes or other disorders, smoke, or need prolonged bed rest, may find that the pill is not as effective for
Unintended pregnancies happen around the world daily. According to Guttmacher Institute, “In 2011, the most recent year for which national-level data are available, 45% of all pregnancies in the United States were unintended, including three out of four pregnancies to women younger than 20.” Birth control was approved for contraceptive use in 1960 and after two years, 1.2 American women were on the pill. Birth control should be available without a prescription due to the positive feedback. It should only be available to customers aged higher than 15, and must have a monthly check up with their OBGYN.
Should you ask someone else what’s best for you? Sexually active teenagers are considered to be being responsible when they use condoms, so why can’t a sexually active female decide when birth control is necessary for her? Having control over your body is a necessary freedom and lesson into adulthood. The age a female should have control over her body is when she begins to use it, then there would be no need to ask her parents permission for birth control. Females 16 years old and up are responsible enough to go into a doctor’s office and say “I would like to be put on birth control” without parents consent.
Birth Control is the practice of preventing unwanted pregnancies, usually by the use of contraception. Whether it be the implant, patch, pills, shot, or sponge. Some people want to have sex but prevent having children but sometimes these birth control methods don’t always work and some have had lethal consequences in the past. Birth control can date back to 3000 B.C. when condoms were made from such materials as fish bladders, linen sheaths, and animal intestines.
The many methods of birth control that are available help prevent women from becoming pregnant. There are some birth control methods that are short and some that are long term. When deciding on which birth control method is best, the decision can be very personal, but not very simple to choose from. There are many things to consider, such as, its effectiveness, side effects, and health. Being educated on birth control in general will be a benefit to many.