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 Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 7:16 pm
I was watching TV and that Seasonick, or whatever, commercial came on. All I could think is, "how unnatural!?" They say it limits menstruation to four times a year, but in the "fine print" is states that there can be spotting and a flow like a period. My point. Is birth control like this harmful to the body? Is birth control harmful to the body period? Is it ethical? Go ahead and tear apart the discussion and give whatever insight and opinion you like. I know this is a little vague so have at it.
I, personally, do not like birth control. I feel a lot better when I am not on it. I have known girls who were so damn moody while on it! And the risks?! Blood clots in arms, legs and lungs, adominal pain, chest pain, eye problems, and swelling/aching? ounds like fun to me! Aren't we at more of a risk here? Why would someone take a medicine that has greater risks than benefits?
Note: I consider birth control what the woman takes/injects/inserts in to her body. The patch, the Nuvaring thingy, the pill, the shots, all those sorts. I consider condoms, spermicide and things to be contraceptives.
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 7:28 pm
I believe "the pill" is harmful to the body. I mean all the birth control pills have warnings plastered all over them saying stuff like "Warning could increase the risk of blood clots, cancer, death, severe weight gain, severe weight loss, etc." Plus they alter the natural production of horomones the woman's body has which has negative effects. I've also heard that some of the birth control pills have caused woman to become sterile.
I use birth control, I am all for it, but I will never ever use the pill! It's just not worth it with all the risks associated with the pill.
As for if it's ethical, yeah, I'd have to say so, because women choose to use at their own risk and will. The labels are plainly filled with warnings and risks. Doctors even tell you about the risks associated with being on the pill. If you don't want to take all those risks, don't use the pill.
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 7:32 pm
I guess I should go back a specify a litte more since you seem to have a little different view on what birth control is. I was talking about the medicines the women takes as birth control. Contraceptives I consider contraceptives.
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 7:40 pm
According to my doctor and my own research the pill, condems, and spermicides all fall under the term "birth control." They are all contraceptives, because they are used to prevent conception/pregnancy.
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 7:45 pm
Shadows-shine According to my doctor and my own research the pill, condems, and spermicides all fall under the term "birth control." They are all contraceptives, because they are used to prevent conception/pregnancy.
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 7:51 pm
Aakosir Shadows-shine According to my doctor and my own research the pill, condems, and spermicides all fall under the term "birth control." They are all contraceptives, because they are used to prevent conception/pregnancy. There's two different kinds of contreceptives; hormonal (the pill, injections, etc.) and nonhormonal (condems, spermicide, etc.). So it sounds to me like we are in agreement about the types of birth control that puts to use synthetic hormones not being good for the body and the negative effects that they have, but the nonhormonal are okay.
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 7:54 pm
Shadows-shine Aakosir Shadows-shine According to my doctor and my own research the pill, condems, and spermicides all fall under the term "birth control." They are all contraceptives, because they are used to prevent conception/pregnancy. There's two different kinds of contreceptives; hormonal (the pill, injections, etc.) and nonhormonal (condems, spermicide, etc.). So it sounds to me like we are in agreement about the types of birth control that puts to use synthetic hormones not being good for the body and the negative effects that they have, but the nonhormonal are okay.
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:01 pm
I don't think they are harmful to the body. But, I still do not like using them wink My cycle kicks a**, actually... my PMS, while entertainingly varied in symptoms from month to month, is usually pretty mild. Other things I won't mention because of TMI, but it generally doesn't last longer than two and a half days. I am not messing with it, in other words wink And I don't like the idea of putting extra hormones into my body.
I've considered getting my tubes tied but it looks like too difficult a battle, and I'm not sure I like possible side-effects. Plus there's still a 1/200 chance of getting pregnant! Annoying!
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:19 pm
I've never used the pill and can't understand why people just can't be responsible when it comes to sex, but alas not understanding will not change things as they are.
My first preference is for people to accept responsibility when it comes to sex, not just go about doing whatever they please however they please in such a manner that they cannot be accountable for any unwanted pregnancies that arise even though that pregnancy would never had arisen if they had some forethought as to their actions.
Alas though, for those that do not really know what they're getting into by becoming sexually active, I'm not against the pill preventing unwanted pregnancies from arising that either lead to abortion or potentially a 'bad' life for the child.
Beyond that, I agree with the rest of you in the 'let it be' mentality when it comes to the body's cycles.
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:38 pm
Lateralus es Helica I've never used the pill and can't understand why people just can't be responsible when it comes to sex, but alas not understanding will not change things as they are. How is using the pill not being responsible about sex? neutral
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:46 pm
I have mixed opinions and information on the pill and other hormonal contraceptives. I was very concerned after I had my first child about getting pregnant again before I was ready, but I was a bit wary of pills and shots.
Out of all the mixed info I received from a few doctors, they all agreed 100% on one point. Reducing the amount of times a woman has her cycle in a year reduces her probability of getting ovarian cancer. Other than that, they couldn't agree on how bad it was for people with thyroid issues, or what side effects are most likely, or which was the best.
I have to agree with Lateralus when it comes to responsibility. I knew the possible to probable consequences of sex, so I made the decision to wait until after I was married. I did catch allot of flack for it, but I am here as proof that it can be done, contrary to what most woman this day and age have argued with me.
I do know my own experiences with BC pills and shots are not happy ones, and in the end, my husband and I reverted to condoms and KY gel. I can also honestly say that I have had no bad side effects to contribute to getting my tubes tied after I had my second child.
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:51 pm
Oh...
And as to people who don't want to be married. I am not saying to not have sex, but the importance society places on sex way over rates it.
For people who want to be active but don't want kids. Well, they need to do something a bit more permanent than the pill, or take more than one precaution.
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Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 6:24 am
Sanguina Cruenta Lateralus es Helica I've never used the pill and can't understand why people just can't be responsible when it comes to sex, but alas not understanding will not change things as they are. How is using the pill not being responsible about sex? neutral How do I put this in words without butchering it? There are a variety of methods for preventing pregnancy out there that don't change the body chemistry and just take a little foresight or awareness during the act itself.
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Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 8:24 am
I like my pill ninja
Unlike most women I meet, I was not blessed with a normal regular period. I went on the pill, not to prevent pregnancy, but to regulate my cycle. It's been one of the best things I've done for my body. It's not healthy to have a period every-other week or not have one for 3-4 months at a time before becoming sexually active. Actually I was on the pill for over a year before I had sex for the first time.
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Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 9:32 am
Eltanin Sadachbia Out of all the mixed info I received from a few doctors, they all agreed 100% on one point. Reducing the amount of times a woman has her cycle in a year reduces her probability of getting ovarian cancer. Other than that, they couldn't agree on how bad it was for people with thyroid issues, or what side effects are most likely, or which was the best. I was doing research on the hormonal contraceptives and it said that they increase the risk of ovarian cancer. My sister on a pill, not sure of the name off the top of my head, that increase her risks of breast cancer and ovarian cancer because it reduces the amount of times in a year a woman has her period. My doctor has even warned me against stuff like that when it comes to the pill.
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