birthcontrol - abortion?

Question

so i recently got some info on birth control that freaked me out. apparantly u can still ovulate while on them therefore an egg can still be fertilised. but the pill has decreased the lining in the womb so the fertilised egg is destroyed/ disgarded - it cant implant. it has totally changed my perspective on the pill as i believe life starts at conception. i dont think i could risk that happening. any opinions??

Answer 1

I agree with you..I remember when I read that and it totally changed my view on the pill...I personally believe in using condoms...but for my husband and I we decided on him getting a vasectomy after our third child is born in August...I cannot take the pill anyway due to adverse reactions, but knowing that you can still get pregnant and the baby just cant implant is terrible.



I do not condem any woman for taking birth control though

Answer 2

This can happen if you are not using birth control. Many women who are TTC get pregnant may have an egg fertilize which does not implant, either due to chromosomal issues, normal lining issues, or just factors we don't understand.I look at it this way, if God allows your body to ovulate even when you are using the pill and he creates an embryo that is destined to become a child, he can also cause it to implant.



And the pill does not effect the lining that much. I have had ultrasounds when I was on the pill and my lining looked the same as when I was not on the pill. Also my periods were the same, and if the lining was thinned very much, you would have a lot lighter periods. So maybe it has a big effect on some women, but basically, if God wants that embryo to become a baby, he will make it happen.

Answer 3

the pill is the most effective form of birth control (while you are engaging in sexual intercourse - I am leaving out abstinence)



The potential of you becoming pregnant while taking the pill is VERY VERY small.



The potential of you killing "a life" is VERY VERY small.



I would rather take that risk than not use it at all and become pregnant when you may not be ready for a child.



As long as you are responsible in taking the pill every day it shouldn't be a problem.



You could also ask that your partner wear a condom which would decrease your chance of pregnancy even more.



Good luck!

Answer 4

I am not sure about all birthcontrol, but I do know that there are some that work that way. IUD's allow fertilization but not implantation. If you feel that strongly about it, and it bothers you then I suggest you find an alternate means of birth control. My husband and I feel the same way. I have NEVER taken birth control for those reasons, as well as I am not a fan of taking something I don't really have to take. I have a very regular cycle and by keeping track of ovulation, etc. is how we do "birthcontrol" which is controversial to say the least. But it is our beliefs. But I have never had a problem getting pregnant when we wanted to. And not getting pregnant when we weren't ready! Good for you for doing your research, and stand by what you believe!

God Bless

Answer 5

It is supposed to stop you from ovulating, however, yes it will stop an egg from implanting should ovulation happen. Depo does the same thing.



You have to weigh with what you think is moral with the idea of having a child before your ready. Condoms are on their own not very effective if used properly. If youre not ready for a child and birth control is not for you then your only options are abstinence.

Answer 6

This is why the Catholic church is against birth control and things like in vitro fertilization, b/c they can technically cause abortions. The same thing happens when you do in vitro, alot of eggs could implant and so alot of times, the doctors go in and basicallly abort some of them so the mom isn't having a litter of babies. There are other forms of birth control that don't cause this though, like condoms, or I think even the Depo Provera shot keeps you from ovulating altogether, but I could be wrong.

Answer 7

birth control works primarily by blocking ovulation. yes, you can ocassionally still ovulate while on the pill esp if you miss pills or take them late. But really, what are you going to do? do you want to rely on condoms to prevent pregnancy? if the pill is out for you, then the patch, ring, iud, shot will be out too. what birth control options does your religion allow you? sounds like you should be discussing this with your church leaders and not YA.

Answer 8

What do you think happens to the egg when you have a menstrual cycle?



The pill works one or two ways. Either it keeps your hormones in check where you won't ovulate. Or what you discribed. Some pills effect the lining where the egg can't attach itself.

Answer 9

I am very pro-life, but I was on birth control for 7 years. It basicially comes down to what is important to you. If you feel that taking the pill is morally wrong (for you), then there are definitely other contraceptive methods that are options. They may not be as convenient as the pill, but they're there. Bottom line, do what you feel is right and what you are comfortable with.

Answer 10

That is why I never used birth control. You have the potential to destroy life. They all say, we're not actually sure how it works, we just know it keeps you from being pregnant. Very true for the IUD. Look into it.

Answer 11

the whole point of the birth control pill is that you do NOT ovulate while on it. the hormones prevent it.. if you take it properly you will NOT ovulate.

Answer 12

The odds are that this won't happen, but I understand your qualms. Have you considered a non-hormonal method, like condoms and spermicide?

Answer 13

nothing will happen if you use it just take the pill everyday and you wont get pregnant thats all!

Answer 14

well if you couldnt risk that happening you shouldnt of had SEX. try an abortion thats the only way to certanly not have a baby if your already pregnant.

Answer 15

Abortions are not ok! Dont throw away innocent lives for your happiness! NO! Have the baby then give it up to a friend or a church!

Answer 16

i don't know. Havent heard about this! sorry

Answer 17

ummm...then dont have sex or use condoms too!!!