3.4 Contraception

3.4 Contraception

Contraception in Britain and World

• Use of contraception in modern society is widespread.
• Availability allows couples to plan their families, women to lead working independent lives
• Planet population will increase to 9 billion
• Contraception is a way of reducing this
• United Nations promotes birth control to reduce poverty in developing countries where overpopulation stretches local resources

Different Forms

1. Artificial Contraception

• Acts as a barrier to new life
• Condom=physical barrier between sperm and egg
• Contraceptive Pill= chemical barrier preventing ovulation.
• Very Reliable

2. Emergency Contraception

• Aka Morning after pill
• Form of artificial contraception
• Taken up to 3 days after sex
• Stops production of egg from implanting into uterus lining

3. Natural Family Planning/Contraception

• Only form of contraception promoted by the Roman Catholic Church
• Given by God to help a couple plan a family
• Should not be used to completely…