Introduction
One form of family planning is strict adherence to birth control measures. There are two types of birth control: scientific birth control and natural birth control. The scientific method of birth control uses medically proven interventions to ensure reduced chances of getting pregnant. The natural birth control measures are usually viewed as pseudoscientific by medical experts and are not encouraged because of their reliance on fallacy.
Scientific Birth Control Method
Birth control implant refers to having a small rod that releases hormones into the body to prevent the chances of getting pregnant. The implant is inserted into the arm, and it can protect an individual for about five years. The hormone released is called progestin, and it thickens the mucus in the cervix to stop sperm from swimming through to fertilize the egg. Progestin also stops ovulation; hence, there is a reduced chance of getting pregnant. Nexplanon is another method used to control pregnancy whereby a single-rod subdermal implant that contains about 68 mg of etonogestrel is used as a contraceptive (Guida et al. 2). Nexplanon can be used to prevent pregnancy for three years.
Natural Birth Control Methods
The opinion that when a mother is breastfeeding, they can rarely ovulate is part of natural birth control method. The form of lactating infertility relies on the pseudoscience that breastfeeding mothers can avoid getting pregnant. Thus, some lactating mothers tend to believe that when they indulge in breastfeeding their babies, their bodies react by not ovulating (Wollum et al. 358). Another natural birth control method is the withdrawal method whereby the penis is removed from the vagina before ejaculation.
Methodology of Experimentation
The topic of birth control has continually been viewed as a susceptible subject. Many women around the globe have tried natural and scientific birth control methods. Statistically equating the number of women from both sides of the science and pseudoscience, many people resort to scientific methods (Mushfequr Rahman 127). Women report different reactive instances that make them choose between the two methods. Sampling 50 women from each side of the birth control spectrum showed that using natural birth control methods poses higher risks of unintended pregnancy.
Results
One hundred women have been invited to participate in the data research, and each side of the scientific versus natural birth control discussion was represented by 50 women. The study was conducted on subjective statistics, such as equating the number of pregnant women during the time of the research. 38 women who were pregnant said they used natural birth control methods (Mushfequr Rahman 127). Nine pregnant women from the other group said they used scientific birth control methods (Mushfequr Rahman 127). Thus, the statistics showed that women who used natural birth control methods had higher chances of getting pregnant than those who used scientific methods.
Conclusion
It can be concluded that scientific birth control methods are more effective for preventing pregnancy. Globally, many women prefer scientific methods, and from the statistics above, it is evident that they are more likely to help women avoid unplanned pregnancy. Scientific methods have advantages such as regulation of menstrual cycle, reduced risk of emanating from uterine cancer, reduced risk of ovarian cysts, managing endometriosis, helping with menstrual migraines, and reduced risk of getting anemia. Women who use natural birth control methods are more likely to get pregnant due to the errors characteristic for this pseudoscience. According to the statistical data above, it is evident that many women affiliated with natural birth control methods had higher chances of getting pregnant compared to those using scientific methods.
To conclude, it can be stated that natural methods do not usually require financial spending, but they pose higher risks for those who want to prevent pregnancy. Women who tend to use natural methods have to be aware of the risks and consequences they may face. The cons of natural birth control methods are greater in number compared to the scientific methods. Therefore, it is recommended by medical professionals to use scientific birth control methods to prevent unintended pregnancies.
Works Cited
Guida, Maurizio et al. “Nexplanon Subdermal Implant: Assessment of Sexual Profile, Metabolism, and Bleeding in a Cohort of Italian Women“. Biomed Research International, vol 2019, 2019, pp. 1-6. Hindawi Limited, Web.
Mushfequr Rahman, Mohammad. “Understanding Science and Preventing it from becoming Pseudoscience“. International Journal of Nursing Statistics, vol 9, no. 3, 2021, p. 127. Science Publishing Group, Web.
Wollum, A et al. “Characteristics of Patients Seeking Prescriptions for Birth Control Online: An Analysis of Requests for Contraception from Nurx”. Contraception, vol 98, no. 4, 2018, p. 358. Elsevier BV, Web.