Publication Date
Spring 5-3-2013
School
College of Arts and Sciences
Major
Nursing (B.S.N.)
Primary Subject Area
Women's Studies; Health Sciences, Obstetrics and Gynecology; Health Sciences, Nursing; Health Sciences, Pharmacology
Keywords
Oral, Contraceptives, Cyclic, Continuous, Protestant, Catholic
Disciplines
Chemicals and Drugs | Medicine and Health Sciences | Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Recommended Citation
Fortier, Stephenie G., "Oral Contraceptives" (2013). Senior Honors Theses. 392.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/honors/392
Abstract
Cyclic oral contraceptive and continuous oral contraceptives have many similarities yet a few distinct differences. One of the major differences between cyclic and continuous oral contraceptives is that cyclic oral contraceptive pills have twenty one active pills and seven inactive pills versus the new continuous oral contraceptive pills which have 28 active pills and no inactive pills. However, though cyclic and continuous oral contraceptives do have a few differences, both types of oral contraceptives affect a woman’s body in similar ways. When choosing between cyclic and continuous oral contraceptives, it is important for women to be informed about the advantages and disadvantages of both continuous and cyclic oral contraceptive pills.
Also, over the years, there have been debates between religious groups regarding oral contraceptives. The two religions that have prominent views on this topic are Catholic and Protestant. A few followers from each religion will be chosen to represent the religious group as a whole regarding the topic of oral contraceptives. The Bible will also be used as a source and cited for its writing related to oral contraceptives, marriage, sex, and children.
