Two Ways Contraception Can Benefit Women

Contraception has existed since long ago, and with newfound technology, it has only gotten better. There are many views towards the use of contraception, two sides either encouraging or discouraging the use of them. However, we cannot deny the numbers. Contraceptives were invented to benefit our current society, not harm it. There are two ways that contraception can benefit women, and by doing so, it benefits the entire population.

- Non-harmful birth control

Some people believe that using contraception like birth pills will result in infertility. This resulted in women halting the use of birth control and thus, increasing the percentage of unintended pregnancies, as found in a new study by the World Health Organization. However, that is not the case. Women who have used birth control still have the same chances of pregnancy as women who don’t of the same age. This way, you can decrease the rate of unintended pregnancies, giving women more opportunities towards other potential activities and benefits.

- High-quality family planning

Contraception is a part of responsible family planning. Many women want in their view to gain a better future by using contraceptive methods and at the same time create a better society. Benefits from contraception include better maternal relationships between a mother and child, resulting in an increase in development in society, economy, and empowerment in women, as said by Dr. Mari Nagai. She was a former medical officer for reproductive and maternal health at WHO. 

In our current days, the population is able to increase, resulting from our newfound technology, giving people safer processes in reproduction. With how the world is going through a “Sexual Revolution,” women can experience the safety of sex with the use of various contraceptives, preventing unwanted pregnancies and in some instances, potential STDs. Different kinds of birth control are being invented as time passes as women have a wide range of potential benefits.

by Barry Verkauf