why should girls not take contraceptives?

Question

about contraceptives.
why girls shouldnt take them.
what are the effects on them.
what do they prevent
why are underaged girls getting a hold of them

Answer 1

There's nothing wrong with contraceptives. I was actually put on them by a Dr. when I was 14 years old for medical reasons related to a hormonal imbalance. It evened out my body's levels of certain hormones to counteract those that I was overproducing. I am 22 now and my husband and I are just now discussing the idea of going off of them. Teenage girls should be educated about the use of contraceptives and made aware that they are a resource at their disposal but that they do not prevent disease, only unwanted pregnancy. Abstinence is not the answer and should be stressed, but not completely relied on. It only results in an ignorant population of children and more unwanted children being born to those children.

Answer 2

All girls, if they are having sex, or think that they might have sex, should be on the contraceptive pill.

That said, the pill is a backup -- if taken properly -- to be used with condoms. The condoms prevent sexually transmitted diseases, the pill prevents pregnancy by preventing ovulation.

The problem is not that underage girls are getting ahold of contraceptives, but that they aren't getting enough of them. Too many 13, 14 and 15 year-old girls are having babies they aren't emotionally or intellectually equipped to take care of. The result is a bunch of young women with not enough education for the future and not enough life skills to prepare their children to become decent adults.

It is a cycle of child abuse.

Answer 3

Teenager girls might be taking the pill to even out their periods. Nothing is more embarassing than starting in the middle of history class and having to go home to change clothes!

Since the pill only prevents pregnancy, I would say a responsible parent should explain that condoms are necessary too if the young woman in question wants to be sexually active.

I don't know if I would want my daughter on the pill so early in life. Too many hormones can increase health risks like cancer and blood clots.

Answer 4

I'm assuming you are talking about hormonal contraceptives:

1. The pill has barely been around long enough for long term studies to be taken.

2. The women who were on the pill 20 years ago received much more hormones in the pill that you receive now. This is good, but if you think about it, that makes those previous women guinea pigs. If it was OK for them to be, what makes you think that they don't consider it OK for YOU to be a guinea pig? I understand that this is the case for most drugs; however, there are other options for birth control, so this means you might be taking an unnecessary risk. Good for you for being proactive in thinking for yourself about these things.

3. Your doctor reaches for the pill first because the drug companies are wining and dining him/her. Free cruises (where they educate them about new products) for one. Who knows what else? The last two gynecologists I went to didn't even know about Lea's Shield. One of them told me he didn't think our professional relationship would work out when he failed to convince me to use hormonal contraceptives. Why is this?

4. Some girl's cycles are so troublesome that they take the pill to get things back on track. If things are bad enough to take that risk, then by all means, but if not, you're risking blood clots,
menstrual disturbances and irregularities, headaches/migraines, possible increase in acne, weight gain,
nausea, anxiety, depression, unwanted hair growth or loss, vaginal infections, loss of libido, possibly cervical cancer, ovarian cysts, high blood pressure, possibility of liver tumors (very rare), possibility of gallstones (very rare), possibility of jaundice (very rare), possibility of entopic pregnancy, and certain cancers .

5. These are the benefits (in addition to preventing pregnancy): possibly help with acne problems, possibly easing of PMS symptoms, possibly protection against ovarian cancer as well as endometrial cancer.

6. Why are underage girls getting ahold of them? I suppose people are trying to do them a favour by helping them avoid getting pregnant.

The bottom line is that if you don't need to take the pill, there are other things that work. I recommend Fertility Awareness method (this works, and it is not the Rhythm Method) combined with Lea's Shield and properly used condoms. I am married, and having a certainly child wouldn't ruin my life, so I don't bother with the spermicidal because it causes irritation. So far, no baby, and definitely no side effects.

Hope you find what you are looking for.

Answer 5

Some teen girls take them to correct horomone problems in their body. Not everyone taking The Pill is sexually active!

There are side effects but the're nothing in comparison to the side effect of sexual activitty: an unwanted pregnancy

Answer 6

Because they are having sex and trying to get pregnant. That is the only reason that a girl should not take contraceptives.

Answer 7

there isn't anything wrong with it, it's called personal responsibility. Which is something americans don't know much about anymore. If girls are gonna go around and sleep with every guy, they better use protection.

Answer 8

You don't know what contraceptives are for?
They are meant to allow you to drive drunk.
You can even go shopping at night. They provide you security from being mugged.

Answer 9

the side effects vary from person to person.
i personally hate birth control because i am too sensitive for it

Answer 10

to regulate the menstrual cycle