Alternative birth control methods include oral contraceptives that can eliminate monthly menses for three months or up to one year if so prescribed by a doctor. Pills containing hormones are taken continuously until the need for a menses. During the week of menses placebos are taken in place of the pills that contain hormones. Taking this type of contraceptive often has women asking many birth control questions. These oral contraceptives contain low doses of hormones and have been considered safe to take but women who use them may experience breakthrough bleeding. Doctors usually recommend only going as long as three months without a menses cycle. There are risks and side effects to using oral contraceptives of any kind. Other methods that can help to prevent pregnancy include shots and patches, surgery, using an intrauterine device, and abstinence. According to the word of God couples who are not married should abstain from having sexual relations. "For this is the will of God, even your sanctification that ye should abstain from fornication" (I Thessalonians 4:3).
Each woman will have to decide which method of prevention is best for her. Alternative birth control using oral contraceptives is the most successful in preventing pregnancy if a woman takes them as prescribed. Experimentation is often used in trying to find the best method for each woman. What works well for one may not work well for another. The side effects will vary as well. Some of the side effects associated with oral contraceptives that delay menses include but are not limited to breakthrough bleeding, cramping, headaches, nausea, and general discomfort. Some studies have linked taking oral contraceptives with increased risks of developing liver, cervical, and breast cancer as well as an increase of developing blood clots, heart attack, and stroke.
Two of the concerns associated with women taking oral contraceptives are the possibility that they cause weight gain and can affect blood pressure. These concerns are among the most common of birth control questions. Oral contraceptives have been linked to an increase in blood pressure among women who smoke and that are older than their mid 30's. Doctors do not usually recommend oral contraceptives for women who are in their 50's because of the probable onset of menopause and the increased risk of heart disease. A woman who is going through menopause may not realize it while taking oral contraceptives because menses will usually continue even though the ovaries have stopped releases hormones.
For women who are single the obvious choice for preventing birth control should be to abstain from having sexual relations. God's word is very clear on the subject of fornication and adultery. "Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honor thy father and mother" (Mark 10:19). For married women who wish to wait to have children there are alternative birth control methods that may be tried but the importance of listening to a physician should take precedence with making the decision on which method to use. For women who have a hard time remembering to take a pill there is the birth control patch that delivers the hormones directly through the skin. In addition, some women like going for three months without a menses by opting for a contraceptive shot.
The birth control shot may sound very attractive for women who do not want to have to worry about taking a pill everyday and who enjoy the freedom from menses that the shot provides. Birth control questions about this type of method is largely about the side effects and risks associated with it. After abstinence this method is one of the most effective controls in preventing pregnancy. Some side effects associated with the shot are weight gain, breast tenderness, mood swings, breakthrough bleeding or spotting, and headaches. Life threatening risks associated with a contraceptive shot are severe abdominal pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, vision changes, and severe leg pain. This method can also delay pregnancy for over a year after discontinuing the shot.
A device that can help to prevent pregnancy is called an intrauterine device or IUD. The intrauterine device is a very effective alternative birth control method. An IUD is inserted into the uterus as it works to prevent fertilization by changing the lining of the uterus. The device should be checked at least every three months but is good for up to ten years depending upon the type of device that is used. Some of the side effects are headaches, acne, and breast pain. The risks include ovarian cysts, and the possible occurrence of pelvic inflammatory disease.
For married couples who have prayerfully and thoughtfully decided to not have anymore children there are two surgeries that can provide permanent sterilization. For the male there is the vasectomy and for the female there is tubal ligation. Couples should discuss these two surgeries with a physician in determining which one should be done. In most cases a vasectomy is less invasive, cost less, takes less recovery time, and can be done in a doctor's office whereas a tubal ligation must be done with anesthesia and in the hospital. A doctor can answer all birth control questions that surround these two forms of sterilization and about any other types of methods to prevent pregnancy. Once the surgeries are performed they are usually not reversible so couples should really give this consideration before making a final decision.
Each woman will have to decide which method of prevention is best for her. Alternative birth control using oral contraceptives is the most successful in preventing pregnancy if a woman takes them as prescribed. Experimentation is often used in trying to find the best method for each woman. What works well for one may not work well for another. The side effects will vary as well. Some of the side effects associated with oral contraceptives that delay menses include but are not limited to breakthrough bleeding, cramping, headaches, nausea, and general discomfort. Some studies have linked taking oral contraceptives with increased risks of developing liver, cervical, and breast cancer as well as an increase of developing blood clots, heart attack, and stroke.
Two of the concerns associated with women taking oral contraceptives are the possibility that they cause weight gain and can affect blood pressure. These concerns are among the most common of birth control questions. Oral contraceptives have been linked to an increase in blood pressure among women who smoke and that are older than their mid 30's. Doctors do not usually recommend oral contraceptives for women who are in their 50's because of the probable onset of menopause and the increased risk of heart disease. A woman who is going through menopause may not realize it while taking oral contraceptives because menses will usually continue even though the ovaries have stopped releases hormones.
For women who are single the obvious choice for preventing birth control should be to abstain from having sexual relations. God's word is very clear on the subject of fornication and adultery. "Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honor thy father and mother" (Mark 10:19). For married women who wish to wait to have children there are alternative birth control methods that may be tried but the importance of listening to a physician should take precedence with making the decision on which method to use. For women who have a hard time remembering to take a pill there is the birth control patch that delivers the hormones directly through the skin. In addition, some women like going for three months without a menses by opting for a contraceptive shot.
The birth control shot may sound very attractive for women who do not want to have to worry about taking a pill everyday and who enjoy the freedom from menses that the shot provides. Birth control questions about this type of method is largely about the side effects and risks associated with it. After abstinence this method is one of the most effective controls in preventing pregnancy. Some side effects associated with the shot are weight gain, breast tenderness, mood swings, breakthrough bleeding or spotting, and headaches. Life threatening risks associated with a contraceptive shot are severe abdominal pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, vision changes, and severe leg pain. This method can also delay pregnancy for over a year after discontinuing the shot.
A device that can help to prevent pregnancy is called an intrauterine device or IUD. The intrauterine device is a very effective alternative birth control method. An IUD is inserted into the uterus as it works to prevent fertilization by changing the lining of the uterus. The device should be checked at least every three months but is good for up to ten years depending upon the type of device that is used. Some of the side effects are headaches, acne, and breast pain. The risks include ovarian cysts, and the possible occurrence of pelvic inflammatory disease.
For married couples who have prayerfully and thoughtfully decided to not have anymore children there are two surgeries that can provide permanent sterilization. For the male there is the vasectomy and for the female there is tubal ligation. Couples should discuss these two surgeries with a physician in determining which one should be done. In most cases a vasectomy is less invasive, cost less, takes less recovery time, and can be done in a doctor's office whereas a tubal ligation must be done with anesthesia and in the hospital. A doctor can answer all birth control questions that surround these two forms of sterilization and about any other types of methods to prevent pregnancy. Once the surgeries are performed they are usually not reversible so couples should really give this consideration before making a final decision.
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