Birth Control
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Bernadette Cristobal
Professor Christian Clark
Eng 102 3015
17 October 2013
Pg 200 W1
Advantages and Disadvantages of Birth Control
In this day and age there are so many forms of birth control available that if used correctly it is nearly impossible to have an unplanned pregnancy. The three most common contraceptive methods include the birth control pill which is filled with a combination of estrogen and progestin, the condom which is a physical barrier that stops the sperm from entering the vaginal canal and, the intrauterine device which is a tshaped object inserted into one’s uterus by a doctor. Out of these three, the birth control pill is the most popular method while the condom is the most effective, when used correctly and least expensive of all three. Today, birth control is widely available to the general public and most come at an affordable price. With each form of birth control, each have their own individual advantage, but also their disadvantages.
The birth control pill is the most widely used method of contraception. In 2010, 27.5% of all contraceptive users used this form (guttmacher). The birth control pill is a an oral contraceptive. It is easy to use, convenient and, for the most part reliable. The pill is filled with a combination of the hormones estrogen and progestin. These hormones are produced when a woman is pregnant, thus causing the pill to fool the body into believing that it is already pregnant. Along with preventing pregnancy, the birth control pill also serves additional health benefits. These benefits include regulating a woman’s menstrual cycle, improving acne, and
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reducing the risk of ovarian cysts. Some of the major disadvantages that come with using the birth control pill include changes in the
Bernadette Cristobal
Professor Christian Clark
Eng 102 3015
17 October 2013
Pg 200 W1
Advantages and Disadvantages of Birth Control
In this day and age there are so many forms of birth control available that if used correctly it is nearly impossible to have an unplanned pregnancy. The three most common contraceptive methods include the birth control pill which is filled with a combination of estrogen and progestin, the condom which is a physical barrier that stops the sperm from entering the vaginal canal and, the intrauterine device which is a tshaped object inserted into one’s uterus by a doctor. Out of these three, the birth control pill is the most popular method while the condom is the most effective, when used correctly and least expensive of all three. Today, birth control is widely available to the general public and most come at an affordable price. With each form of birth control, each have their own individual advantage, but also their disadvantages.
The birth control pill is the most widely used method of contraception. In 2010, 27.5% of all contraceptive users used this form (guttmacher). The birth control pill is a an oral contraceptive. It is easy to use, convenient and, for the most part reliable. The pill is filled with a combination of the hormones estrogen and progestin. These hormones are produced when a woman is pregnant, thus causing the pill to fool the body into believing that it is already pregnant. Along with preventing pregnancy, the birth control pill also serves additional health benefits. These benefits include regulating a woman’s menstrual cycle, improving acne, and
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reducing the risk of ovarian cysts. Some of the major disadvantages that come with using the birth control pill include changes in the