The Pros And Cons Of Birth Control

Many people have differing opinions on the use of contraceptives. Some think whether or not a child will be born into this world is entirely based on religion. Others have been educated about the science of conceiving. They don’t think it’s as much a moral issue as it is one for: public health, human rights, and economics. Therefore, they do not believe it should be labeled a bad thing. Here we will look at the facts about birth control and the reasoning behind why some people might think the way they do. The main group that disapproves of birth control consists of people with strict religious values. In the beginning of the nineteenth century when all forms of birth control where illegal, the people fighting for the laws to stay the same

The welfare of the patient is the main concern. Their consent to everything is key. It is the doctor’s duty to make sure the patient is well informed about all their options, all the risks, side effects, and the ease of use of the product. Doctors are not allowed to give information based on their own personal beliefs about the use of birth control in any situation unless the patient is informed that it is a personal opinion (BBC). There are many more rules that aren’t purely for the regulation and distribution of birth control by health professionals. All of these rules in place now are there to protect the rights of the patient and give them the right to make whatever choice they want

Most forms of the birth control pill contain synthetic hormones that act like the natural hormone women produce, progesterone. Progesterone gets released naturally when it’s time for the uterine lining to quit growing. For women who experience irregular periods, birth control can regulate the release of their hormones, giving them better control over when their periods happen. The same synthetic hormones can also benefit women who suffer from endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition where the endometrium grows outside of the uterus and is very painful. The hormones in birth control can stop the growing of the endometrium before it over develops. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine states, “Women who have used birth control pills have been found to have fewer cases of anemia (low red blood cells), ovarian cancer, and uterine cancer. These beneficial effects occur because the birth control pill works by decreasing the number of ovulations, amount of menstrual blood flow, and frequency of periods.” (American