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6 news PROTECTION IS KEY THE SPOTLIGHT | BDSPOTLIGHT.COM | MARCH 14, 2014 NON-INVASIVE EFFECTIVE BIRTH spring into spring cleaning CONTROL OPTIONS TO PREVENT UNINTENDED PREGNANCY TIPS ON CLEARING YOUR CLUTTER FOR SPRING By Kierra Hall By Taylor Grace staff writer staff writer The decision to have sex is personal. However, being sexually active requires The birth control shot also does not pring break is right around D. If you’re not a back- one to be responsible and mature enough protect against sexually transmitted dis- the corner. Whether you’ll pack or binder person, invest to protect oneself against sexually trans- eases. It is suggested to use a condom Sbe staying home or going in an accordion fle. mitted diseases and unintended pregnan- along with this method to ensure you are somewhere tropical, when spring cy. protected. break is over, it’ll be crunch time. Accordion fles are essential if According to the Guttmacher Institute, Another effective noninvasive birth Unfortunately for us, the end of you’re naturally not an organized per- about 51 percent of the 6.6 million preg- control method is the birth control patch spring break means one step closer son. All papers are at the tip of your nancies in the United States each year (3.4 or Ortho Evra. The birth control patch to fnals. And for some of us, it also fngers, and you don’t have to lug million) are unwanted or unplanned. This works in the same way as the shot by re- means one step closer to AP testing around a backpack. is a high statistic considering that preg- leasing the hormones estrogen and pro- and SATs. nancy is preventable. Luckily, there are gestin. With these tips, organizing should more effective birth control options that The patch is placed on the skin of the By now, your folder and binders be easier. Investing and taking the are noninvasive and can ensure that you buttocks, stomach, upper outer arm or and backpacks are over-fowing with one extra step could be very benefcial do not become a part of that statistic. back once a week for three weeks in a row. papers. Many of these papers carry in the end. It is recommended you in- One noninvasive effective birth con- On the fourth week the patch is not used information you still need to fnish vest in things such as binder dividing trol method is Depo-Provera or the birth and the woman has her period. And then off your year strong. Here, I’ll give tabs, loose leaf paper and extra pens control shot. One shot in the arm releases the cycle repeats again. you some organization tips that will and pencils. a hormone called progestin. Progestin The patch is very effective with less ensure no worries over the summer. Being organized towards the end keeps a woman’s egg from leaving the ova- than one out of 100 women becoming of the school year will really help you ries, which keeps a woman from becoming pregnant each year if they use patch as A. Try ridding your end successfully. pregnant because the egg and sperm can- directed. However, the patch may be less backpack of unneeded items not join. It also makes the cervical mucus effective for women who weigh more than at least once a month. thicker, which keeps the sperm from get- 198 pounds or take certain medications. Cleaning out trash and old ting to the egg. Like the birth control shot, Ortho Evra papers will really help you Depo-Provera is effective with less does not protect against STDs, so it is best stay organized. If you are not than one out of 100 women getting preg- to use a condom along with this method sure what to and what not to nant each year if they always use the birth as well. throw away, simply ask your control shot as instructed. Each shot will There a numerous benefts to using the teachers. protect a woman from becoming pregnant patch. Some advantages include protec- for 12 weeks before she has to go back to tion against acne, bad menstrual cramps, B. Sway from cramming the doctor for another shot. bone thinning and ovarian cancers. The papers in your backpack. There are many advantages to taking patch is also affordable. A month’s supply Always put your papers in the birth control shot. It’s simple, conve- costs about $15-$80. You will also need folders. Cramming them in nient and affordable. The shot cost be- a prescription for the patch. If you are 18 while you’re in a rush lead to tween $35-$100 per injection, plus any years of age or older, you do not need pa- lost papers most of the time. exam fees. A prescription is needed to get rental consent. the shot. If you are under 18 years of age, The birth control patch also has side Take the extra second to pull you will need parental consent. effects. The most common side effects are out a folder. If your fold- Most women can use the birth control bleeding between periods, breast tender- ers are ripped, the best bet shot safely and without complication; ness, nausea and vomiting. Some serious would be to buy new ones. however, there are side effects. Some but rare side effects include heart attack, side effects, especially in the frst six to stroke and blood clots. These serious risks C. Get a pencil case. 12 months of use, are irregular bleeding, increases if you are 35 or older, over- Getting a pencil case will weight gain, headaches, breast tenderness weight, have diabetes, have high blood help you organize all of and depression. The shot has also been pressure and smoke. your writing utensils. Don’t linked with bone density loss, although it Birth control is not one size fts all. waste time digging through may recover when a woman is no longer With all birth control options it is best to your backpack looking for a getting the shot. It is suggested that wom- speak with your health care provider to pencil, or searching for one en increase their calcium intake when tak- decide which birth control option is best from classmates. These are ing the birth control shot. for you. the times where you really need to be paying attention.