Artificial Contraceptives
Artificial Contraceptive should be eliminated. This is my argument. Why you ask? Well, although my viewpoint sounds a little radical, I have come up with several reasons why natural is better.
Funk and Wagnall’s New Encyclopedia defines with birth control as any method used to prevent pregnancy from occurring. Methods available today range from permanent procedures such as surgical sterilization to temporary methods that must be with each act of intercourse. Sterilization, for example, has an effectiveness range from 99.5-99.9%. Yet, we must keep in mind that this operation can be rather expensive, costing up to $2,500. In addition, complications like infections or blood ...
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cramps and increased menstrual flow when using an IUD. (Billings, pg.63) in fact, some devices increase the risk of pelvic infection(Funk & Wagnall’s, pg.98). Further, in Perry and Dawson’s book, Nightmare, they proclaim the dangers of IUDs. They focus, especially, on the Dalkon Shield IUD; an IUD described as “the safest and most satisfying form of contraception.” In their book, Perry and Dawson state that “more than 12,000 women have filed damage suits for complications ranging from debilitating pain and severe bleeding to perforated uteri, unplanned pregnancies, spontaneous miscarriages, and septic abortions(Perry & Dawson, pg. 1).
Yet, another method of birth control is the oral contraceptive, better known as “the pill”. Oral contraceptives are chemicals that work by altering a woman’s normal hormonal patterns so that ovulation does not occur(Funk & Wagnall’s, pg.98). The pill is nearly 100% effective when taken according to directions. More recently, ...
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and diaphragms are safe, are many times lured to believing that it is okay to have sex. Yes, condoms and diaphragms do provide protection, but many times they are forgotten to be used, especially when sexual intercourse is spontaneous. In short, if artificial contraceptives were not available, youngsters as well as adults would not be forced to take sexual intercourse as a highly responsible act. This would, most likely, decrease the amount of youngsters taking part in premarital sex. As a result, there would be least teenage pregnancies.
Now that I have started the pros and cons to artificial contraceptives, one question may remain I your head: “ How does she plan to ...
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