Problem
Health hazards of artificial birth control
Other Names:
Use of unnatural contraceptives Nature:
Health hazards of various birth control devices include breast and cervical cancers, cardio-vascular complications, birth defects, reduced lactation, abnormal menstrual cycles, migraine headaches, hair loss, fluid retention, raised blood pressure, weight gain, emotional disturbances, and either temporary or permanent infertility.
Incidence:
It was estimated, in 1980, that approximately 270 million people used some form of contraception, about 2/3 of them in developed countries, and 1/3 in developing countries.
The male condom is now suspected of helping cause cancer and infertility in women, the problem being the talcum powder used by some manufacturers as a dry lubricant. Talcum powder has been shown to cause ovarian cancer and fibrosis on the fallopian tubes in women, leading to infertility.
Narrower Problems:
Female infertilityHealth hazards of oral contraceptivesUterine fibroidsDsymenorrhea Related Problems:
Inappropriate substitution of artificial productsExpectancy by rural administrations of official refusal Aggravates:
BaldnessMigraineOvarian cancerHeart disordersEmotional disordersHuman birth defectsDisorders of lactationCongenital abnormalitiesDisorders of menstruationMalignant neoplasms of female reproductive organs Reduces:
Negative effects of maternity Strategies:
Advancing contraceptive technologyPromoting natural family planningInforming about womens health hazardsReducing individual fertility Subject(s):
Health Care → Birth controlHealth Care → Health
Societal Problems → Hazards
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST