The logic for taking action sooner than later is powerful. There will be no need for a Plan B one step pill. Teens that are having sex will need to use prescribed contraceptive, condoms or just don’t have sex at all. The morning-after pill has a higher dose of the female hormone progestin than is in regular birth control pills. Taking it within 72 hours of rape, condom failure or just forgetting regular contraception can cut the chances of pregnancy by up to 89%, but it works best within the first 24 hours.
I think it will increase sexual activity among teens under 17. Teens are irresponsible. Majority of teens do not use contraceptive this will give them more ammunition to not take any. According to USA Today (2013) “They do not think it
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However, USA Today (2013) "About half of teens visiting family planning clinics went without a parent 's knowledge. They could likely get an abortion without telling their parents teens in particularly reserved households just might end up taking their chances.” The parents not being tell about their child health is dangerous to the young person own health and to that of the community, particularly other young people. Plan B One Step is not doing young people any justice by helping them keep their parents in the dark. The company seems to lose sight of the very reason we have an age of consent is to protect children.
Decreasing the rate of unintended pregnancies will come from a pill. Teens need to practice abstinence and talk more about sex with their parents. Promote abstinence instead of promoting a Plan B one step. Birth control can do a very good job of protecting you from pregnancy, but the only 100% proven method for avoiding it is not having sex. Plan B one step is not as effective as regular contraception. If you are sexually active, you should try to find a regular method of contraception other than emergency contraception that can work for
...own. Bratsis went onto argue that the reason for the decline could possibly be to public ad campaigns, particularly ones that display the downsides of being a young mother. Bratsis (2015) also argued that 86% of teens claimed that they the last time they had sex they used contraception, namely condoms and birth control (12). The author pointed out that we need to educate teens in the benefits of using long-acting reversible contraception instead of condoms and birth control. Bratsis suggested that we should take away the barriers, increase availability, access and awarenss of this type of contraception because it can prevent pregnancy for three to 10 years depending on which method is used. However, teens do need to be aware that they do not prevent STDs. Bratsis believes that educating teens about this contraception will help reduce the teen pregnancy rate.
The emergency contraception pill (ECP), most commonly known as “the morning-after pill,” is a back-up birth control method that is used after unprotected sex, contraceptive failure, or rape. It prevents pregnancy from occurring, however, it is not a method for abortion nor does it protect against sexually transmitted diseases.
The second reason for contraceptives being given to teenagers, will help them avoid many dangerous Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) associated with unsafe sexual practices. Studies have shown an increase in unprotected sexuality among teenagers can result in a wide-range of social problems, such as STDs. The topic of birth control in public schools has attracted much support from the American public, according to statistics surveyed. For example, a 2006 Associated Press-Ipsos survey discovered that 67% of Americans support the provision of contraceptives to students. This study also determined that, “About as many - 62 percent - said they believe providing birth control reduces the number of teenage pregnancies” (Associated Press).
Many women across the world have heard of Plan B or the morning after pill which is an over-the-counter contraceptive pill. As a woman who believes in the right to choose but also values life, many believe this could be the answer to many controversial issues in the United States today. Plan B is currently sold in the US to help women prevent pregnancy within 72 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse. It prevents implantation of the fertilized egg to the uterus by altering its lining. Which any egg has to be implanted for the fetus to grow. This pill is not use or attended for abortion and does not harm the fetus if accidentally taken in early pregnancy. It has no impact on ectopic pregnancies, which is when the fetus grows outside the uterus wall. It has become the standard method used up to this day in most countries. Plan B is simply a way for women who are not ready to be mothers to have a second chance. Although Plan B has been available in the United States for years, it can now be sold over-the-counter to women 18 and older or if prescribed by a doctor 11 and up.
Birth control has always been a controversial topic, with very strong views on each side of the argument. But birth control for minors is an even more controversial subject. Many people think that giving birth control to minors will encourage them to be sexually active. While many other people think that they will be sexually active either way and so they should be provided with birth control.
Freely accessible birth control for teenagers has always been a topic of debate, but it prevents pregnancy, abortion, and it also has many health benefits. There are cons to the argument that suggests a rise in promiscuity in the adolescent demographic, but in spite of these cons the rise of birth control continues, because access to birth control helps adolescents make an informed and safe decision on whether or not to participate in sexual activities. It doesn’t make the decision for them.
Even though many teenagers are not expected to be involved in such risky behavior, many are. According to Guttmacher Institute, “70 percent of teenagers have sex before their 19th birthday” (Jester), which shows the massive participation in such activities. However, many methods of prevention, including birth control, have been in the working toward the progress in decreasing unplanned pregnancies in teenagers. Having an open environment with multiple options makes the decision about counteracting an unplanned pregnancy significantly easier. Also, some forms of birth control can be given to teenagers without parental consent (A Wake-Up Call), which ultimately leaves the important decision up to the teenager who has been involved in risky activities, not the parents. Due to the increasing access to birth control, and other methods of preventing pregnancy, statistics show that pregnancies and births among teenagers is in fact decreasing (A Wake-Up
Plan B One-Step is not 100% effective. The sooner you take the emergency contraceptive, the more effective it will be at preventing an unplanned pregnancy. Plan B One-Step is most effective if taken within 3 days (72 hours), but it can be used up to 5 days after an unprotected sexual encounter, and still prevent pregnancy. Medical experts have determined that, 15 women out of 100 who use Plan B One-Step within 72 hours will become pregnant. What’s important to remember is that Plan B One-Step prevents pregnancy, but it does not end one if you are already pregnant.
It could give teenagers the wrong illusion on sex. They could use birth control to have sex unprotected or whenever they want. STD rates would go up from all the unprotected sex, pregnancy rates would probably go down, but if the teenagers do not use it properly it will go back up. There are different angles one could see wrong with this debate and disagree with it. Now a days people will dislike something or disagree with it because of the president or the governor.
As we see in the world today many teens are becoming mothers before they finish high school or before they turn 18. Although some teens are on birth control already many are not because they are afraid to tell their parents which may lead to their parents thinking they are sexually active. Moreover, teens usually find themselves in a professional clinic trying to seek different options of birth control but they are derailed by having parental consent or notification. Many clinics have a policy were teen needs to have parental consent to receive birth control. Many parents feel that teens should be able to make the choice by themselves if they are having sex or just being careful.
In America, one million teenagers get pregnant every year (National Abortion Federation, 2003). Of these pregnancies, 78% are unplanned because these teenagers start having sex at a very young age and are unaware of ways to prevent pregnancies. Thirty five percent of the pregnant teenagers chose to abort, as they fear that the consequences of the pregnancy might cause significant effects to their lives. The problems that come with teenage pregnancies include dropping out of school, receiving inadequate prenatal care, developing health problems, relying on public assistance to raise a child, and probably divorcing their partners. In most states, the law allows pregnant teenagers to take their babies for adoption without consulting their parents. The same laws allow the teenagers to have an abortion but require parental notification or consent before carrying out the procedure. These laws prove biased as they favor one resolution over the other, as they force some to bear babies they do not want by restricting their options.
The pill is effective in preventing pregnancy and just needs to be advertised more to inform more people. The ideal situation would be for teens to abstain from sexuality or to use birth control effectively. Yet, this is not happening. The ECP is the only way the USA can get the problem of teen pregnancy under control.
Underage teen having access to birth control without parental consent would be beneficial. “Both unintended pregnancy and teen birth rates are higher in The United States”. (Rafie, S. Mclntosh, 2013) Birth control would give teenagers a second chance a life. Yes, a child is a blessing; however, some teens are just not capable of becoming parents at a young age. Allowing teens to have access to birth control without parental consent would decrease the rated of unexpected pregnancy. Having a child at a young age can be extremely stressful. I believe a teenager should be able to walk into a clinic and be provided birth control without a parental consent.
Sex before marriage has always been a major issue. Teen pregnancy seems to double yearly: with no sign of stopping. Some teens use contraceptives and birth control incorrectly. They think pregnancy just can’t happen to them. In a lot of cases their embarrassed to buy protection or just simply unsure of how to use them. Many unplanned pregnancies happen beca...
Preventing teenage pregnancy has been a goal for many years now. Statistics have tried to keep up with the change in the teenage generation. Many people have different opinions on the subject of teen pregnancy, because to some people teens seem to be getting pregnant expeditiously in these times. People fail to realize that having a baby is a privilege to many people and not a problem. Many people take having a baby as a lightly. Getting pregnant and having a kid has many pros/cons. Having a child can be very hard on some people and cause them to break. When babies are brought into this world there are a lot of things to worry about. The greatest problem associated with teen pregnancy is financial instability. Most teens do not have the salary to support a child. In the prevention of teen pregnancy there are many things that are helpful. Abstinence is a for sure way of not getting pregnant. There are also other helpful ways to help prevent teen pregnancy, such as sex education and birth control. All of these things are essential in the helping to prevent teenage pregnancy.