Contraception Comparison

Ongoing research in the field of contraceptive devices is essentially vital to a healthy society. As of right now most contraceptive methods have some type of drawback to their use. Some of the drawbacks to contraceptives are noncompliance of the drug regimen, possible condom breakage, weight gain caused by the injection of depro provera, and side effects associated with the medication; such as a manipulation to the clotting factor. With advances in contraceptives many experiments are being completed. For example, one experiment for the male population explores MENT which is a synthetic steroid that is similar to testosterone without the side effects of an enlarged prostate that can be a manifestation linked to testosterone therapy. The need and overall goal for new and ongoing research is to essentially find something that would be one-hundred percent effective with zero side effects, be minimally invasive, and reversible.

In the United States we have many contraceptive choices. Some of our choices include contraceptives that are hormonal, prophylactic, emergency, and also include abstinence. A few of the hormonal examples are the Nuva ring is a device which is a flexible ring that is thin, roughly 2.25 inches in diameter, and is a drug-delivery system that fits into the vagina and is easily inserted by the woman herself. (Population Council, 2009) The preliminary acceptability data indicate that most women in the trial are very satisfied with this contraceptive method and find it easy to use. (Population Council, 2009) The oral contraceptives are another hormonal option chosen by many women. This form of birth control is one of the most effective and popular forms of contraception available, providing convenient, reliable and reversible contraceptive effects (Bitzer & Paoletti, 2009). Additional noncontraceptive benefits beyond fertility regulation such as reduced menstrual bleeding irregularities, clearance of acne, improved well-being, and alleviation of symptoms associated with the premenstrual syndrome are important elements in the selection of combined oral contraceptives today. (Bitzer & Paoletti, 2009) Prophylactics are commonly used as a contraceptive. The most popular choice is the condom, both female and male, and the diaphragm. Condoms are used by many people and are an effective means of protection from pregnancy as well as sexually transmitted disease. However the condom is not one-hundred percent effective against pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases. Some of the downfalls to the condom are the altered sexual feeling by both partners, the possibility of breakage, and the availability of the condom in the heat of the moment. The female condom seems to be a good invention for the sex working woman. One of the negatives to the female condom includes the noise level and constant need for lubrication. The diaphragm is another prophylactic contraceptive method, that's use has been growing, in part because it is a female-controlled method that might protect against HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).(Maher et al., 2004) A better understanding of diaphragm acceptability is needed. (Maher et al., 2004) Three emergency contraception options are Yuzpe regimen (preven) which has been used since the 1960s, levenorgesyrel used since 1998 in the US but was available in earlier years in Europe, and the third emergency contraception available is the IUD or intrauterine device. The downfall to emergency contraception is only about seventy to eighty-five percent effective but on the bright side there have never been any major adverse effects. The emergency contraception seems to be more successful with early use after unprotected intercourse. Abstinence is definitely by far the only one hundred percent effective contraceptive. When you practice abstinence you are protecting yourself against pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, but I do not believe that is an option for the couple whom is married.

Europe seemed to use abortion to keep birth rates down in the past, however they have transformed to more methods which seem to mirror the United States forms for contraception. In the 1990s the United States was lacking in the options for contraception verses Europe. Today the United States is closing in the gap and not only has a population that uses mostly all the same methods but now the US has added the morning after pill.

In China experiments are taking place with male contraception using a testosterone based jab. The success rate for the jab is unbelievably good listed at ninety-nine percent. In the past (since 1996) the contraceptive measures of Asia especially China has seen improvement. Since 1996, China has experienced a decrease in their abortion rate by twenty one percent and presents proof of how affordable contraceptive measures can benefit a society.

In the United States the prices for the pill range from seventeen dollars per month to several hundred dollars per month. The reason for such a broad dollar range is contributed to a person's health insurance coverage. Persons with health insurance normally benefit from the coverage by paying smaller amounts than those without. I also found a worldwide website that will allow persons from all nations to purchase contraceptive measures online and without a prescription. The cost for example for

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