Birth Control
Birth control refers to the practice of deliberately controlling the number of children born, especially by reducing or eliminating the possibility of conception. While there are many forms of birth control, they can be broadly classified as follows: behavioral methods; surgical methods; barrier methods; hormonal methods; and methods that prevent the continuation of pregnancy, namely abortion.
Birth control is used to limit family size. A very common form of birth control is the condom, which is a thin rubber sheath worn by men during sexual intercourse. They are generally readily accessible, cheap, and convenient for those individuals who may not have sexual relations regularly. The reported…>> (read more)
Birth Control Points of View
5 In Vitro Fertilization Benefits Infertile Couples
6 Surrogacy Should Be Regulated
7 Excessive Regulation of Reproductive Technologies Would Be Unconstitutional
8 Genetic Screening of Embryos Could Harm Society
9 Experimenting on Embryos Is Unethical
10 Embryos Can Be Disposed of Ethically
11 Reproductive Technologies Must Be Regulated to Protect Society
12 Catholic Church Should Support Reproductive Technologies
13 Infertile Couples Should Pursue Adoption, Not Reproductive Technologies
14 Having Babies After Menopause Would Benefit Women
15 Pregnancy After Menopause Can Be Medically Safe
16 Postmenopausal Women Should Not Become Pregnant
17 Sperm Donation Undermines the Family
18 Surrogate Motherhood Is Beneficial
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Birth Control in the News
Byline: Bob Egelko; Chronicle Staff Writer
A proposed Bush administration regulation on contraception and abortion would stop California from enforcing a state law that requires Catholic hospitals…>> (read more)
Not content with its incremental battle on abortion, the Bush administration has now decided that it's time to limit women's access to birth control.
The Department of…>> (read more)
Byline: Mark Morford
Vividly, indeed, do I remember the lovely and sordid tale my friend told me many years ago of the terrific guy she once dated,…>> (read more)
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