Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act 2012 (Republic Act No. 10354) was signed by President Benigno Aquino 111 of The Philippines last December 21‚ 2012. The law guarantees universal access to methods on contraception‚ fertility control‚ sexual education‚ and maternal care. The bill does not only seek to limit the population‚ it also provides for population development that aims to help couples or parents achieve their fertility rate improve reproductive health ‚ reduce incidence
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March 31‚ 2010 Birth Control: Just having sex‚ or safe sex? Birth control is considered to be a marvelous thing in some women’s eyes; however‚ the thought of teenagers taking it is somewhat looked down on by many. Some people ask‚ “Is it okay for unmarried teens to get on birth control‚ and does it give them an okay to have sex with whoever they want‚ whenever they want?” The whole point of birth control is to prevent a pregnancy‚ yes‚ and this may mean that teens are out having sex‚ but they
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Lang Should Women Have Easy Access to Birth Control? Birth control has been and remains one of the most controversial topics in the United States. Birth control serves to prevent unwanted pregnancies‚ and while most of society has access to condoms‚ accidents may occur‚ making the birth control pill and emergency contraception necessary. Women should be given easy access to all contraception‚ while US schools should educate students on birth control as well as abstinence. By both giving easy
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I am writing to you today to discuss a relevant teen issue‚ birth control. Many young women will consider their birth control options before becoming sexually active; however‚ many of these young women do not have the education or the resources to be properly informed on all birth control options. In particular‚ I want to discuss one birth control method that is the most effective‚ reversible form of birth control‚ an intrauterine device or IUD. These “T” shaped plastic or copper devices prevent
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February 2015 Birth Control Birth control is a controversial subject as to whether it should be distributed to teens in schools without parental consent. Nearly 750‚000 American teenagers become pregnant each year but the majority of these pregnancies- 82 percent- are unintended (“Pregnant Teen Help”). Although distribution of birth control goes against some beliefs‚ it is the best decision in order to further provide a higher quality of life for teens and their future. Birth control is the practice
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upon which there seems to be most uncertainty and disagreement exists in the moral side of the subject of Birth Control.”(Margaret Sanger) Margaret Sanger is an American birth control activist‚ sex educator‚ and nurse. She is the author of The Morality of birth Control‚ a speech that was delivered on November 18‚ 1921 in New York. This speech was given at a time when the church forbids birth control and women were made to focus on having babies and being housewives. Sanger explicitly persuaded an audience
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Birth control today is widely available and talked about to keep people informed of all of their options. There was a span of time where people especially women had no knowledge of any sort about birth control or the ability to attain any. Margaret Sanger was the woman that was able to start informing woman of all of their options‚ and gave them a chance to be in control of their own reproductive systems‚ but why did Margaret Sanger advocate for birth control? What people now experience when it
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Mirena or ParaGard: Which Birth control is Right for You? Mary Scott English 121: English Composition I Instructor: Melissa Holmberg January 30‚ 2012 Choosing the right birth control can be overwhelming. When you narrow it down and an Intrauterine Contraceptive (IUC) is the chosen method‚ you need to carefully review the pros and cons of each. Currently there are two popular forms known as Mirena and ParaGard. These have been available for more than 20 years and are FDA approved. Both provide
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Access To Birth Control? Over time‚ the issue of whether or not teens should have access to birth control has been debated. Parents‚ teachers‚ church groups‚ doctors‚ and even the government have all had a say in the discussion. There are some who oppose birth control for teens. However‚ there are those who believe that having birth control as an option is the only choice. Republican Senator Glen Grothman of West Bend‚ Wisconsin is trying to block teenagers from receiving birth control from
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government and it affects many of their medical decisions including those of birth control. Birth control controversies in the United States have been a prevalent topic for many years. In fact‚ the earliest known usage of contraceptives dates back to ancient Egypt. “Over time‚ other methods of birth control were invented and tested‚ including vaginal sponges‚ diaphragms‚ and intrauterine devices or IUDs” (“Birth Control”). The usage of such contraceptives became controversial and a main topic when
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