Birth control : what everyone needs to know /
Beth Sundstrom and Cara Delay.
Bok Engelsk 2020 · Electronic books.
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| Medvirkende | Delay, Cara, (author.)
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| Utgitt | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Omfang | 1 online resource (xiv, 202 pages) : : illustrations
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| Opplysninger | Cover -- Birth Control -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction: Birth Control in the United States -- Women's voices: Understanding lived experiences -- Intersectionality and reproductive justice -- An interdisciplinary and historical perspective -- 1. Birth Control Today -- Birth control? Family planning? Contraception? What is the difference? -- Is birth control only for women? -- Who needs birth control? Who uses birth control? -- How likely is it that a woman who does not use a method of birth control will become pregnant? -- What is the current rate of unintended pregnancy in the United States? -- What are the health effects of unintended pregnancy on women and infants? -- What are the health effects of unintended pregnancy on families and society? -- How can birth control enhance the lives of women? -- How does birth control enhance family, community, and societal well-being? -- What is reproductive justice? -- How do factors such as race/ethnicity, class/socioeconomic position, ability, age, gender/sexuality, and immigration status influence reproductive oppression and social inequality? -- How does birth control fit within reproductive justice? -- What are the popular perceptions of contraception? -- How does media portrayal of birth control impact how it is used? -- What is "contraceptive scare"? -- 2. What Is Birth Control? -- How does birth control work? -- What are the different methods of birth control available today? -- What are hormonal methods of birth control? -- What are nonhormonal methods of birth control? -- What are the most commonly used methods of birth control? -- What is perfect use? -- What is typical use? -- How effective are today's methods of birth control in preventing pregnancy? -- What is emergency contraception or the morning-after pill?.. - 5. How Do Attitudes and Policies Impact Access to Birth Control? -- What attitudes and beliefs affect access to birth control in the United States? -- What laws and regulations make it easier for women to access birth control? -- How does the Affordable Care Act impact access to birth control? -- What laws and regulations make it difficult for women to access birth control? -- Is cost a barrier to consistent use of contraception? -- Does health insurance cover contraception? -- How does access to contraception vary in the United States, and what are its effects? -- What role do regulatory bodies such as the FDA play in birth control? -- What education about birth control is available today? -- What is the status of birth control in the United States today? -- What are global or transnational policies on birth control? -- Conclusion: What Is the Future of Birth Control? -- Beyond women? -- How is telehealth changing access to birth control? -- Can I get birth control online? -- Why do experts want to move oral contraceptives over the counter? -- Is it safe? -- Would it still be covered by health insurance? -- Are there any campaigns that provide more information about OCs OTC? -- How can I weigh the evidence to make the best birth control choice for me? -- Resources: How can I find more information? -- References and Further Reading -- Index.. - Does the presence of "withdrawal bleeding" mean I'm not pregnant? -- Is it healthy to alter my cycle if I am using hormonal birth control? -- 4. Beyond the Pill: Are There Other Options? -- Why do many people believe that the pill and condoms are the only or best forms of contraception available today? -- Why do women feel that the pill is something that they can control? -- What is the myth of perfect use? -- What is the paradox of inertia? -- What birth control methods do the experts recommend? -- What are long-acting reversible contraceptive methods? -- How do LARC methods work? -- Why are LARC methods considered the first-line contraceptive recommendation for all women? -- Are LARC methods effective? -- Are LARC methods easy to access and use? -- How does the history of the Dalkon Shield impact opinions about the IUD today? -- What are the side effects of LARC methods? -- Does the insertion of LARC methods hurt? -- How do LARC methods impact menstruation? -- How do LARC methods protect fertility? -- Are LARC methods safe for women? -- Are LARC methods safe for adolescents? -- Are LARC methods safe for women who have just had a baby? -- What do women think about LARC methods? -- Why do some health-care providers not recommend LARC methods to their patients? -- What options do health-care providers offer women who are seeking birth control? -- Why do some health-care providers resist providing some methods to young women or women who have not yet had a baby? -- Do I need an annual exam to get a prescription for birth control? -- Can a pharmacist prescribe hormonal contraception? -- Can I get a year supply of birth control? -- Are there studies that show women prefer LARC methods when cost is not an issue? -- Are there any communication campaigns that provide information or resources about LARC methods?.. - What is the difference between EC and abortion? -- Where can I purchase EC? -- How old do I have to be to purchase EC? -- What are the benefits of dual protection? -- A brief history of birth control -- How and why have fertility rates and demographic trends changed over time? -- What were historical methods of birth control? -- When were modern methods of birth control invented? -- How have laws about birth control changed over time? -- What is the history of reproductive coercion related to birth control? -- 3. How Do We Know if Birth Control Is Safe? -- What are the risks of hormonal birth control? -- What are the risks associated with pregnancy and childbirth? -- Does hormonal birth control increase the risk of breast cancer? -- What are the benefits of hormonal birth control? -- Can hormonal birth control cause weight gain? -- Can hormonal birth control cause depression? -- Can hormonal birth control affect fertility later in life? -- Does hormonal contraception treat or prevent heavy menstrual bleeding, premenstrual syndrome, painful periods, and/or acne? -- Does hormonal contraception treat or prevent pelvic inflammatory disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome, fibroids, and/or endometriosis? -- Does hormonal contraception offer any health benefits? -- Does hormonal contraception prevent cancer? -- Is it safe to use birth control during perimenopause? -- Is birth control recommended during the postpartum period? -- Are hormonal contraceptives safe during breastfeeding? -- Do I need to have a period? -- Is there a medical reason to have a period every month? -- Why do many types of hormonal birth control attempt to mimic a "natural" 28-day cycle? -- If I am using hormonal birth control, why do I have "withdrawal bleeding" for one week every month? -- What is the difference between menstruation and "withdrawal bleeding?".. - Birth Control: What Everyone Needs to Know® will offer more than a user's guide to available means of contraception: it will examine how supported family-planning infrastructure impacts society as a whole. Through reviews of policy, scientific literature, and supplemental interviews with women, it will uncover women's concerns and apprehensions about contraception, as well as the ways birth control empowers women and increases access to educational and professional opportunities. It will provide an overview the history of birth control, the risks and benefits of contraception, the role of menstruation, and the future of birth control. The goal of this book is to provide accurate, unbiased scientific information about contraception in the context of women's lived experiences and the realities of how individuals make decisions about birth control.
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| ISBN | 0-19-006968-6
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