Abstinence vs. Teen Birth Control

They work in varying ways , but essentially their two main functions are to keep the eggs from leaving the ovary and change the mucus created in the cervix to kill the sperm and prevent it from travelling to the egg . The long term methods which are the sterilization methods , intra-uterine devices and implants function for several years , some even permanently . These methods work well in preventing pregnancy but unlike other methods , it does not provide protection against HIV or STD (Teen source , n .pag

However , based on article reviewed by Dr . Hirsch

, not all birth control methods are effective and can outrightly prevent the occurrence of pregnancy some are even more risky for teens . A risky method is the fertility awareness or the rhythm method . This may be more risky for teens because their body might have not yet adjusted to the normal menstrual cycle . According to the article , in choosing the best birth control method , the following must be kept in mind : the ease of using it , the cost of the birth control material and the health condition of the person using it

It would be wise to educate the teens of these methods to know which are more effective in their system . The greater the information that teens receive , the more likely will they be able to respond positively to situations that come their way . Promoting birth control methods does not mean advocating sex among teens . This is just a precautionary method just in case they find abstinence difficult . It is better for them to utilize these methods and be aware of its effects rather remain ignorant of the procedures . To reiterate , teenagers are very aggressive and they are always out to try something new , and sex is definitely one of the experiences they want to go through...