https://padlet.com/greenenglish/6Bcontraception en-us 2016-09-09 16:12:44 UTC 2016-09-15 04:45:19 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png https://padlet.com/greenenglish/6Bcontraception/wish/122846123 There are 6 different commonly used birth control types. There is the implant, the patch, the pill, the shot, the IUD, and the morning after pill. The implant is a small, thin plastic like tube that is inserted under the skin of the arm which lasts up to 4 years. The patch is a thin plastic patch that sticks to the skin and it lasts for as long as you take it. The "pill" is taken as a daily medication and lasts for as long as you take it. The shot is an injection of hormones and lasts for 3 months. The morning after pill is taken as an emergency contraception pill and it must be taken within 120 hours from when you had sex. The IUD is a t-shaped device that gets inserted into the vagina. All the prevention types prevent the eggs from the leaving the ovaries and thickens the cervical mucus so sperm can't get through and releases estrogen and progestrin. ]]> 2016-09-09 18:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/greenenglish/6Bcontraception/wish/122846123 https://padlet.com/greenenglish/6Bcontraception/wish/122848892 Some side effects of taking birth control contraceptives include irregular menstruation cycles, missed periods, nausea, headaches, mood changes, tender breasts, and weight change. Most of these side effects usually only last for the first three to four months of starting birth control. There are also many benefits of taking birth control such as making periods lighter and more regular if you typically have an irregular period, it helps to clear acne, it lessens the severity of menstrual cramps, and it lowers the chances of getting ovarian or uterine cancers.  When taking birth control consistently, at the same time every day, it is ninety-nine percent effective in preventing pregnancy. If birth control is not taken consistently, it is about ninety-two percent effective in preventing pregnancy.

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Around the time of 3000 B.C, condoms were made from fish bladders and animal intestines. It wasn't until in the 1500's that spermicides were introduced which was linen cloth sheath that was soaked in a chemical solution. The Com Stock Act was passed in 1873, which had made any advertisements, information or distribution of birth control illegal. The first birth control clinic was opened in the U.S in 1916 by Margaret Sanger. She was sent to jail for 30 days for opening the clinic. Then when she was eventually released from jail, she had re-opened her clinic. In 1938 the Womb Veil became a popular choice of birth control. The first oral birth control pill was approved by the FDA in the1960's. In the 1970's the pill formulation was changed. Birth control was legalized for all U.S citizens in 1972, as it was previously only legal for married couples to use. Due to infections and seven documented deaths, the FDA suspened the sale IUD's in 1974. In the 1990's, the depo shot, female condom, plan B and the implant were all created. The 2000's brought new changes like the, hormonal patch, sterilization, and the single rod implant. In 2013, Plan B was made available over the counter. ]]> 2016-09-10 23:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/greenenglish/6Bcontraception/wish/122937903 https://padlet.com/greenenglish/6Bcontraception/wish/122941108 In universal religions such as Christianity, sex is viewed as a powerful activity for the purpose to procreate. Because sexual intercourse is risky, there is respect for couples to use contraceptives after marriage. This however, doesn't mean you are allowed to abort children which is forbidden like Catholicism or receive sex education. Catholics are allowed intercourse after marriage only for the purpose to procreate. No contraceptives are endorsed whatsoever, the only contraceptive is to abstain. Another religion which are of the Muslim's of Islam allow intercourse after marriage for the purpose of pleasure and procreation therefore, they allow contraceptives however, abortions are forbidden. Other cases like China follow the religion of Taoism and Confucianism but are often named the "Greatest Tragedy". This is because of the lack of descendants that are high "quality". These two religions have the purpose of living in peace and harmony so they don't oppose contraceptives. The only acceptable one is by tracking the rhythm of ovulation abortions are prohibited however, due to it being viewed as murder. Contraceptives like birth control aren't used because women fear the side effects of weight gain, acne, and added hormones. Many couples, since the population is so large and male dominated, throw away their newborns in trashcans and toilets because children aren't "wanted" unless they're willing to train them to be talented or "perfect".]]> 2016-09-11 02:24:17 UTC https://padlet.com/greenenglish/6Bcontraception/wish/122941108 https://padlet.com/greenenglish/6Bcontraception/wish/123339930 While we all know about the most commonly used birth control methods, there are few you won't have to commit to. There are three short-term methods- the cervical cap, the sponge, and the ring. The cervical cap is placed inside the vagina to prevent sperm from reaching the eggs and it only lasts for 48hrs. The ring is also inserted in the vagina and releases hormones to thicken mucus so sperm cannot enter; it only lasts 3 weeks. Lastly, there is the 'sponge'. The sponge is a plastic foam that is also inserted in the vagina and it releases spermicide. this can only be used once. ]]> 2016-09-13 05:04:38 UTC https://padlet.com/greenenglish/6Bcontraception/wish/123339930 https://padlet.com/greenenglish/6Bcontraception/wish/123935292 There is a heated debate whether health professionals can refuse or provide treatments based on moral grounds. This issue makes it important to understand how physicians think about their ethical rights and obligations and if they're religously involved or not. A 2016 survey consisting 2,000 practicing U.S. physicians were evaluated and criticized on their judgments about their own ethical rights and obligations when patients accepting or denying the request to a legal, medical procedure due to religious or moral reasons. These procedures include administering terminal sedation in patients, providing abortion for failed contraception, and prescribing birth control to adolescents without approval from their parents. A majority (63%) agreed to be able to ethically permiss patients and explain their moral objections. Most physicians believe they should present all options (86%) and recommend the patient to other clinics who don't object (71%).]]> 2016-09-14 23:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/greenenglish/6Bcontraception/wish/123935292 https://padlet.com/greenenglish/6Bcontraception/wish/123959082 A lot of teens are sexually active and would like to get a method of contraception, but aren't able to due to many laws. For some insurance companies, birth control is not included, making it naffordable for many women. Laws have been passed to ensure birth control after rape, to allow military personal to ability to get contraception, and to allow an abortion. In some states there are certain restrictions before getting an abortion (how many weeks, age, insurance, etc) while in others, the choice is all yours. There are abortion clinics in some states which offer free abortions to girls as young as the age of 12. Planned Parenthood was one of those clinics which are now getting shut down by the day to prevent abortions. ]]> 2016-09-15 03:46:50 UTC https://padlet.com/greenenglish/6Bcontraception/wish/123959082