Schmigg, I agree, there are some women out there who use abortion as their regular birth control. The percentage among all women receiving abortions is incredibly small, but it does happen. I think that's dispicable. I think in cases like that, with multiple abortions, there should be a law making sterilization mandatory. It sounds harsh, but think of the money it would save the medical community...not to mention it would cease the seeking of constant abortions. Just out of curiosity Schmigg, were those women prostitutes?
Holy War....You're basically killing each other to see who's got the better imaginary friend. - Richard Jeni
Something that may prove worthwhile in the very near future, is oral contraception for men. Although vasectomies can be used for men's birth control, I am very hesitant about supporting anything that requires surgery, even though it's minimally invasive.
Unisex Contraception
One of the methods of reversible contraception being developed may be appropriate for both women and men. A new group of drugs known as gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, can be used to prevent the release of FSH and LH from the pituitary gland. The release of FSH and LH triggers ovulation and spermatogenesis - the development of sperm. Blocking the release of these hormones will temporarily suppress fertility for both men and women.
There is a group of people who are doing a trial experiment with these drugs. So far, the results have been very safe and effective. Currently, any long term adverse affects are not known. It could take another three years for FDA approval.
the_way_it_is said this in post #33 : Currently, any long term adverse affects are not known. It could take another three years for FDA approval.
Three years worth of testing is not enough to gauge "long term" effects. If this works, then some people could be on if for ten or fifteen years, even longer.
It took five years for the depo to build enough substance in my body for my hair to fall out. They say it will take up to two or three years to gauge if my hair will grow back and for the depo to be cleansed from my body.
I think any drug, not just contraception, has to be tested for at least five years if not longer before they put it out there for normal use.
They have been experimenting with it and making improvements on it for a few years already, but that still doesn't prove its safety.
It's still in the making. Even if they reach a point where they feel they have perfected it, I'm sure there will still be reports of it working wonders for some and not for others.
That it's in the development stage at all, is proof that the unwanted pregnancy and abortion rates have reached an unfortunate all time high.
Even if they reach a point where they feel they have perfected it, I'm sure there will still be reports of it working wonders for some and not for others.
It's always the way though. I don't think there is anything on the planet that everyone has the same reaction to.
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That it's in the development stage at all, is proof that the unwanted pregnancy and abortion rates have reached an unfortunate all time high.
I don't think that any advance in contraception neccessarily means an increase in the number of abortions being performed. Any advance in any medical sector is a bonus.
Contraception for men has long been something on peoples agenda (mainly women), and. More so to facilitate women who are alergic to latex, or can't take hormones or whatever and also to make men more responsible in this area.
Dekka you're a sick, sick man. LOL 
09-28-2004 04:32 AM
It's about time!
), and. More so to facilitate women who are alergic to latex, or can't take hormones or whatever and also to make men more responsible in this area.
