Theory of Contraception

Contraception, fertility control, and birth control are all terms that share the same meaning, or represent the same concept. All three titles refer to methods or devices that are used to prevent pregnancy. I chose to elaborate on this particular chapter from the text as I find it to be the second most interesting subject in the entire book. In the remainder of this essay, I will discuss the many forms on contraception and how this information can benefit the futures of all that adhere to it. This topic is pretty broad to I decided to narrow it down to the most common forms of contraception which includes the male/female condoms, pills, and shots.
Pills are one of the many common birth control methods. Generally, it’s considered to be a hormonal form of contraception with a 99.9% effective rate. According to guttmacher.org, 28% of women in the United States prefer this method for various reasons. The science behind this method would be its use of the hormones estrogen and progestin to prevent ovulation. However, estimates between 8 to 10 percent of regular users get pregnant. It typically cost anywhere from 15 to 50 dollars per month, it does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases. Ultimately this method causes side effects which include tenderness in the breasts, spotting, blood clots, and elevation in blood pressure. I would recommend women use this method. Personally, I don’t like to spend a lot of money if I do don’t have to. To to go in a more inexpensive route, I would suggest one sticks to condoms. It’s just a matter of proper usage.
Latex condoms are not only available to the vast majority, but it’s considered to be a classic barrier method. While it purpose remains to stop the sperm from entering the body, it does not reassure that there will not be an unplanned pregnancy. In fact, fifteen percent of women in the United States end up pregnant. At the end of it all, I love the fact that it’s an inexpensive form of contraception and it there