The contraceptive Plan B pill has been the main source of controversy since the approval of the FDA decision to make it available over the counter with no age restrictions back in 2013. Many women across the United States have to deal with unplanned pregnancies each year, and most deciding whether or not they should continue with the pregnancy or end it. The Food & Drug Administration along with the United States Department of Health authorized a highly ‘morning-after pill or more known to as Plan B. Plan B is available upon without a doctor 's prescription to girls over the age of fifteen. The process of the pill was never easy nor smooth as the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) spent long dreadful years wrangling before upon approval of the pill. It also needed an additional three years to allow Congress to enact the legislative measure to ensure the medication is legit.…
As casual and premarital sex has become socially acceptable today, birth control has become an essential practice in our society, and the demand and the need for birth control is only rising. A birth control pill is the most commonly used contraceptive method in the United States today. What makes a birth control pill outstanding among all contraceptive methods is its failure rate; less than 1 out of 100 women will get pregnant each year if used properly. It is the lowest failure rate among all contraceptive methods besides sterilization. With its effectiveness and convenience, a birth control pill has won its popularity over the past few decades.…
#### Birth Control Women must decide for themselves what birth control method is correct for them, but we are on hand to assist in the decision making process. No matter what questions one has about effectiveness, usage and side effects, a trained professional is available to respond to questions to help women and couples make an informed choice. Not all methods prevent against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), so we make sure the prevention of pregnancy is not the only consideration one makes when selecting a viable contraceptive.…
The middle class back in the 1960s was not opposed to the ideal fact of poor black women substancing a birth control pill to stop them from having children. The argument for this time was the middle class wanted them not to take the pill, The counter argument that African American women at the time questioned by the authorities were that they were afraid if the whites made them take birth control pills than they control how many kids they are having. One article reads “ Under slavery, African American women were encouraged to have children to increase a plantations owner’s wealth. After the Civil War, when African Americans were no longer valuable property, the view among white supremacists abruptly shifted. It became desirable to decrease…
The first idea that I propose to hopefully resolve the identified problem is the implementation of legal pill testing on Australian music festival grounds. The solution is currently in practice at European festivals. However, when talking about Australian festivals, the thought of pill testing has not yet surfaced. To define it, pill testing allows an individual to gain information on illegal drugs to determine if it is safe to consume (NDARC. 2010). Pill testing can be implemented by setting up tents on festival grounds which provide numerous pill testing machines inside.…
Birth control Such a sensitive subject to discuss with adults and teenagers. Many adults refuse to even talk about if for fear their child may think it is a gate way to have sex with anyone they choose and without protection. Birth control has helped many women throughout history.…
The Progressive Era was a time full of social and political reform in the United States. When one thinks of the Progressive Era, men such as Upton Sinclair or W.E.B De Bois may cross their minds. However, many women in this era spearheaded very impactful events such as Florence Kelly with her work against child labor, and Jane Addams with her assistance to the poor. In addition to those, one very controversial movement lead by a woman found its bearings in this era. Originating around 1912, the birth control movement was led by a nurse named Margaret Sanger who fought for reproductive rights for women (Chesler).…
Planned Parenthood is a non-profit organization that strives to provide trusted community health care, inform and education the community using comprehensive sex education, lead the reproductive health and rights movement, and advance global health. Every year the Planned Parenthood Federation of America receives over $1.3 Billion dollars in funding. Of this 1.3 Billion dollars, over $500 Million or roughly 40% of Planned Parenthood’s total annual income come from federal funding. The possible defunding of Planned Parenthood due to US Senate bill S.1881 would cause serious and negative consequences including the loss of women's health care for hundreds of thousands of women and increased federal spending. A bill was introduced on July 28th…
Is it time for over the counter birth control pills? Should birth control pills be available to teenage girls without a prescription? There are many questions, pros, and cons to having birth control available over the counter accessible to anyone. The American college of gynecologists released a paper saying it was time for birth control pills to be able to be sold over the counter without a prescription or consent of a parent. Congress can pass laws saying it is alright for things to be sold over the counter.…
Birth Control Access: Making America a Better Place What does the average person think of when they hear “birth control accessibility”? The right to contraceptive medication does not include the legal right to abortions, in fact, it actually decreases the need for them. It is an important part of women’s right and conclusively, everyone’s rights. That’s what anyone should think when they hear those three words. Birth control should be accessible to women nationally because it slows abortion rate, it is virtually a legal right, and is fundamental to women 's equality.…
This paper examines Case 7 in our text “Is Birth Control Bad for One’s Health?”. This is quite an old case (1970), but nonetheless applicable in several ways to ethical and moral issues we face in today’s society. We will examine the original case and some of the applications to similar situations today. We also recognize that in today’s society, legal charges would likely be brought against the physician who acted in a similar manner as Dr. Browne.…
Pregnancy is a beautiful thing for many individuals. For some it is a dreadful accident that was never intended to happen. In many instances pregnancy can be avoided by taking the necessary precautions to prevent the birth of a child. Although these individuals like to believe that birth control will one hundred percent prevent you from getting pregnant, but this is certainly not the case. The one true form of contraception from pregnancy is abstinence, but today abstinence is being seen less in individuals in their teen years to the time they begin to settle down.…
There are so many different forms of contraceptives; Barrier method, such as Condoms, cervical caps, cervical shields, contraceptive sponge and diaphragm; Hormonal Methods such as the patch, vaginal rings, pills and shots. Implantable devices: such as surgical sterilization, implants, and intrauterine devices. One of the safest methods was said to be the condom. Condoms are said to be effective not only toward pregnancy, but effective against STD’s. Recent study shows that the spermicide nonoxynol 9, which many condoms are coated with, not only doesn’t guard against STD’s as people assume, but also may increase you risk of contracting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.…
There was a study done in September of 2016, where researchers were trying to gather information about the use age of any method of contraception, and the birth control pill. The pill and female sterilization have been the two most commonly used methods since 1982. Dating all the way back to the 1870’s, and more recently, the 1950’s, there have been many controversies over the birth control pill. Many religious people all over the United States sought to believe the birth control pill was a form of abortion, which has always been looked down upon. But there are also millions of women who take the pill, that argue they take it simply because it helps to eliminate and control symptoms of their monthly cycle.…
Finally, a woman’s own experiences with contraceptives, whether good or bad, have a big impact on a woman’s attitude towards…