Checkpoint: Methods of Contraception

Checkpoint: Methods of Contraception

Scenario 1

Tina and Dan are newly married and considering multiple methods of birth control. They additionally practiced abstinence before they got married and want to start a family within a year.

Tina may want to utilize a birth-control pill. This method of using pills can be very effective when it comes to the prevention of pregnancy (Rathus, Nevid, & Fichner-Rathus, 2005). The pill is very easy to take and may also be beneficial due to the fact that it minimizes the chances of growing cysts and PID ( pelvic inflammatory disease). The pill also may have some negative side effects such as making ones breast sensitive or causing weight gain (Rathus, Nevid, et al., 2005). However, even though the pill is effective, it does not protect against sexually transmitted infections. Since the two of them had refrained from intercourse prior to marriage an STI may not be a major concern, permitting they where both faithful to eachother. Dan may also want to consider using condoms. When used properly and assuming the condom does not tear, condoms essentially prevent sperm from entering the female. They are not, however, as effectual when it comes to preventing pregnancy in comparison to the pill. On the other hand, they may be obtained without a prescription and do not pose as many health risks (Rathus, Nevid, al., et 2005), other than an allergic reaction depending on the type of condom used. Condoms do take away from some of the feelings experienced during intercourse and may even come off or tear, but in todays market many different styles of condoms are readult avaialble to make sex more enjoyable and stimulating. However, there are not any short-term or long-term side effects when utilizing condoms.

Scenario 2

Linda is a young woman and dates frequently. She is only intimate with long-term partners that prove to be committed. She maintains a guarded outlook when it comes to the risks of STIs and does not want to be a single parent.

Linda could also utilize a birth-control pill in order to prevent pregnancy; however, as previously mentioned, the pill does not have the ability to protect her against sexually transmitted infections. In order to prevent this, Linda may want to utilize condoms in order to avoid getting any STIs. It may even make sense to combine the usage of condoms and the pill in order to increase her chances of not getting an STI or becoming pregnant. This combination, however, will not necessarily protect her of getting an STI, but it will lower her overall risks (Rathus, Nevid, et al., 2005). Solely utilizing condoms has the capacity to prevent STIs and pregnancy, but if Linda were to use the pill as well, she would be protecting herself in more than one way. In this case she also has the day after