FDA Approved Contraception Measures and Sterilization Procedures
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Introduction
Contraception methods are methods employed to prevent pregnancy. These methods are of two kinds, the traditional methods and modern methods, and their outcome can either be permanent or temporary. Contra is a Latin word that means against and conception means to conceive. There are various contraception and sterilization methods in the world, but the ones that have the approval of FDA (Food and Drug Administration) include; implantable rod, Intra Uterine Device (IUD) which include Copper IUD and Hormonal (Progestin) IUD, Injection, Oral contraceptives (Estrogen and progestin), Virginal contraceptive ring, male and female condoms, Emergency contraception, and Spermicide. Sterilization methods approved are Surgery or implant for women and surgery for men. All these methods are aimed at controlling birth. (Ross et al, 2001).
Pros in support to FDA Approval
birth control is essential in that it helps in the control of population. Uncontrolled population can result to overpopulation which has adverse impacts in the social, economic, and environmental spheres. Overpopulation can lead to decrease in government revenues, which in turn may affect the economy of the country. Chances of compromising the per capita resource consumption are high, paving way to over-exploitation of environmental resources.
The Essay on Birth Control
Birth control is a way or method used to prevent pregnancy. There are different kinds of methods of birth control that can be used by man and woman. All of these methods have positive effects or sides. The pros of birth control are the following: (1) lessen the possibility of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) (“Pros and Cons of Different Contraceptive Methods “); (2) it is helpful ...
The move by FDA to approve the use of contraceptives is appropriate and ethically right. It reduces risks of unplanned pregnancies. Teenage pregnancy is a major concern in this century because of the advancement in technology which has opened the eyes of most teenagers, exposing them to a world of all sorts of immorality. This exposure plays a major role in teenagers engaging in premarital sex, and hence early pregnancies leading to many dropping out of school.
Cons of FDA approval move
Although the approval by FDA may seem to be a good thing, to some extent it may be a curse in disguise. This is because people’s concerns are preventing pregnancies, ignoring the fact that there are other major risks tagged with unprotected intercourse. Many people ones they are protected from pregnancy, they engage in sex without caring much about the health status of their partners.
The increase in the use of the contraception measures and sterilization procedures has adverse health risks. It leads to an increase in the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV/AIDS therefore, making it hard for the achievement of the sixth Millennium Development Goal; combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases. This is due to societal ignorance in the efficient and effective use of the contraceptives.
The acquisition cost of the contraceptives is a burden to some people. It does not accommodate differently income endowed population. Meeting the cost of procuring the contraceptives or undergoing the medical procedures may be impossible for some people.
Some people may choose to use certain methods of birth control without thinking of their long term consequences, and in the long run they end up regretting because some of the methods are permanent. Take for example vasectomy; it is a form of male surgery, a process that is irreversible. Without clear definition of the risks, most people end up facing stigma, and develop psychological trauma.
To a greater extent, use of contraceptives leads to depopulation. The continuous campaign of using contraceptives deters population growth. The population of a country stagnates after a certain period, (Schwartz & Gabelnick, 2002).
The Essay on Teenage Pregnancy Education Sex Rates
Over the past few years teenage pregnancy rates have grown substantially. More than one million teenagers will become pregnant this year in Canada, and the number is growing. Many socioeconomic factors influence pregnancy rates, such as; different races, different religions, financial status, education and family background. Another influence is the sexual education children are receiving or not ...
Conclusion
In the real sense, approval of contraceptive use and the sterilization methods of birth control fuels immorality in the society. It is therefore, unethical to advocate for such practices knowing very well that they are not morally acceptable. In relation to the use of contraceptive measures, there are diverse vices. It is a pain that in the current society people are embracing this new culture without proper consideration of their ethical values.
Promiscuity among married couples has become rampant in the current time. There is little or no effort for couples to remain faithful to one another considering the fact that they opt to cheat on their spouses without the fear of impregnating other parties or being impregnated outside the marriage. This has led to mistrust, conflicts, and separation or divorce especially in America and other developed countries.
Pregnancy is one of the fears that face most people who engage in commercial sex work and prostitution. Owing to the fact that contraceptives are meant to protect individuals from unplanned pregnancies, the levels of commercial sex work and prostitution has gone high. There are varieties of birth control methods for people to choose from and therefore, people go for their preferred methods and can engage in sexual activity anytime because they are protected from pregnancy.
The norm about contraceptives is that it is a preventative form of avoiding pregnancies, but lack of efficient education or information pertaining to these methods has given rise to premarital sex. Most of the contraceptives are bought over the counter without restrictions for example, condoms and emergency contraceptive pills. Over time, undermining of cultures, religion, and taboos is settling in and sex is no longer sacred.
References
Ross, J., Hardee, K., Mumford, E., and Eid, S. (2001).
Contraceptive Method Choice in Developing Countries. A Journal of International Family Planning Perspectives, Vol. 28, No. 1.
Schwartz, J.L., and Gabelnick, H. (2002).
Current Contraceptive Research. Special Report on Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, Vol. 34, No. 6.
