is my argument. Why you ask? Well, although my viewpoint

sounds a little radical, I have come up with several

Funk and Wagnall’s New Encyclopedia defines with birth

control as any method used to prevent pregnancy from

occurring. Methods available today range from permanent

procedures such as surgical sterilization to temporary

methods that must be with each act of intercourse.

Sterilization, for example, has an effectiveness range from

99.5-99.9%. Yet, we must keep in mind that this operation

can be rather expensive, costing up to $2,500. In

addition, complications like infections or blood clots may

occur (Planned Parenthood, pg. 3). Moreover, sometimes

people later regret not being able to have children.

Another form of birth control is the intrauterine

device or IUD. IUD’s are tiny metal or plastic loops or

coils that are placed in the uterus. They have an

effectiveness of 95-99%(Funk & Wagnall’s, pg.98). A

physician must insert IUD’s, but they can remain there

themselves, and have used it as a sign of their fertility

This with the effectiveness of artificial contraceptives

(Billings. Pg. 172). Lastly, former chairman of the ob-gyn

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