Contraception use has been a source of contention since the turn of the century. Many government administrations are working hard to implement this type of family planning in order to reduce population growth and resource depletion. Several government health departments distribute contraceptives to a sexually active population, which contributes significantly to population growth (Cutright & Jaffe, 2015). Yet, this government has faced strong criticism for being preoccupied with population reduction while neglecting the consequences. As a result, the issue has forced the activists to carry out extensive research on the topic and warn people about the effects that occur as a result of using the contraceptives.
INTRODUCTION:
First, let's us find out the meaning of contraceptives. Many have defined it as a kind of device used in preventing the conception or impregnations process. Several people have a notion that to live a happy; life, one has an obligation of efficiently planning for today and for some days to come. Since there are scarce resources, the large population in the family is considered to be the cause of poverty and poor living conditions (Goldberg & Toros, 2014). Their claim on the same can't be denied since it is meant in ensuring better living conditions and also reducing the stress for the family providers. However, we cannot deny the fact that the use of this contraceptives will result in more complicated challenges among the sexually active group. It is essential to look for the alternative method of birth control that has no adverse effects as it was the case before the introduction of the modern contraceptives.
PAST APPROACH:
Prevention of conception is something that began the long time ago. However, the methods that were used earlier one were safe and did not have adverse effects for those who used them. The first traditional way used was withdrawal method especially among the Persians. They used to have sex and men used to ejaculate outside the reproductive system of women during the process of sperm release to reduce the chances of the conception of a woman. Several people have opposed the method that it is not useful but remember it worked among the Persians and to a level where the Arabs copied them while sleeping with the slave females and never wanted to impregnate them. Abstaining was also another method whereby sexual activities was prohibited until marriage (Guttmacher, 2013). Lastly, breastfeeding id safer since it prevents the production of the ovum since the hormones are ultimately used.
MODERN METHODS AND SIDE EFFECTS
The first one is the hormonal contraception. It is administered through pills, injections, vaginal rings, and patches. The risks include overweight, blood clotting, and high blood pressure (Lundberg & Plotnick, 2010). It is believed that the effects are costly than even getting many children and providing for them.
Another method is the use of contraceptive pills. The pills constitute of estrogen and progestin hormone. The side effects include breast tenderness, intermenstrual bleeding, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, visual problems, weight gain, and mood changes (Zane, 2013). This kind of impact does increase the cost of living standards at some greater heights.
CONCLUSION
It is advisable therefore for the government to find alternative traditional methods for birth control to avoid the adverse effects that are associated with the modern type of contraceptives.
References
Cutright, P., & Jaffe, F. S. (2015). Family Planning Program Effects on the Fertility of Low-Income US Women. Studies in Family Planning, 8(1), 22. doi:10.2307/1965430
Goldberg, H. I., & Toros, A. (2014). The Use of Traditional Methods of Contraception among Turkish Couples. Studies in Family Planning, 25(2), 122. doi:10.2307/2138089
Guttmacher, A. F. (2013). Commentary: Family Planning Need and the Future of the Family Planning Program. Family Planning Perspectives, 5(3), 175. doi:10.2307/2133818
Lundberg, S., & Plotnick, R. D. (2010). Effects of State Welfare, Abortion and Family Planning Policies on Premarital Childbearing Among White Adolescents. Family Planning Perspectives, 22(6), 246. doi:10.2307/2135680
Zane, H. D. (2013). Immune reactivity among women on oral contraceptives.
