Is It Really Safe to Use Artificial Contraceptives?
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
, Posted by Yvhes P. at 11:52 PM
There are lots of questions arising through the years about the effectiveness of artificial contraceptives. But are they really effective and most importantly safe?
Use of artificial contraceptives has been
a national issue in my country for years already. There was even a bill
passed on Congress to ensure universal access to information on birth
control. The bill is called RH Bill or Reproductive Health Bill. Up to
date, it is still being deliberated and serious debates for and against
the bill are happening. The society is still divided with the issue on
RH bill. There were even some surveys conducted by various institutions
that would show general public were in favor of the bill. Most
government officials including country's highest executive, President Ninoy Aquino lll
support the bill, however the Catholic Church is against it because
they strongly believe that artificial contraceptives could possibly lead
to lewdness and that every unborn child has a right to live. They
pointed out that use of artificial contraceptives would be against
Natural Moral Law.
If you ask me what my stand on this matter, I definitely support the
use of artificial contraceptives because this way human population
growth is definitely controlled. Through the use of contraceptives poor
families that cannot afford to have many children will definitely
benefit from this birth control pills. Abortion will also be avoided
especially for those who are not yet ready to be impregnated. There are
rampant cases of abortion in my country because of irresponsible sex. I
strongly believe that proper sex education and awareness on the proper
use of artificial contraceptives are key to a better community.
If there are positive effects on the use
of contraceptives there are also disadvantages based on my personal
experience. After giving birth with my first child my doctor introduced
me to family planning. Family planning is being supported mostly by
Obstetricians/Gynecologists here in my country so expect family planning
discussion with them after birth. I was introduced to depo
first. Depot shot is applied in the form of intramuscular injection.
The medicine must be injected every three months or four times a year.
It was proven really
effective to avoid pregnancy but just after two shots within six months
of being injected with it I noticed its negative effects on me. Since I
started using depo I was having palpitations and anxiety attack.
After experiencing all these side effects I decided to consult my OB/Gyne,
right there and then she asked me to stop using it, instead she gave me
another option which is the use of birth control pills. Unfortunately,
the side effects was just the same with depo.
I was always anxious and palpitating so as expected I was asked to stop
using birth control pills. My last option was IUD or Intrauterine
device but I personally declined with the procedure. I was not just
comfortable with the idea of an object being placed in my uterus. I just
thought there were still some other natural options to promote family
planning without the risks of negative side effects. Some of the options
that I believe are safe and has no side effects are withdrawal and the
use of condom.
I have nothing against depo,
birth control pills and IUD since I even made it clear that I support
artificial contraceptives but I think it's just a matter of what really
works for your body. What contraceptives has no negative side effects on
you. I believe our health should be put into consideration in choosing
the right and effective contraceptives for us. How about you? What is
your stand on artificial contraceptives? What method are you using? Is
it really safe? What are the side effects on you? Please feel free to
share with us your point of views on the topic.
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