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I. Introduction: Birth Control Today; a. Birth Control? Family Planning? Contraception?: What is the difference?; b. Women’s voices: Understanding lived experiences; c. Who needs birth control?; i. What is unintended pregnancy?; ii. How many women who do not use a method of birth control will become pregnant over the course of one year?; iii. What is the current rate of unintended pregnancy in the United States?; iv. Are there negative health effects of unintended pregnancy for women and infants?; v. Are there negative health effects of unintended pregnancy for families and society?; vi. How can birth control enhance women’s lives?; vii. How does birth control enhance family and community well-being?; viii. What societal benefits does birth control offer?; d. What is reproductive justice?; i. How do the intersections of race/ethnicity, class/socioeconomic status, ability, age, gender/sexuality, and immigration status serve as sources of reproductive oppression and perpetuate social inequality?; ii. Why is birth control important to reproductive justice?; iii. What are the popular perceptions of contraception?; e. Birth control in the news; a. What is contraceptive scare?; II. What is birth control?; a. How does birth control work?; i. What are the different methods of birth control available today?; i. What are hormonal methods of birth control?; ii. What are non-hormonal methods of birth control?; ii. What are the most commonly used methods?; iii. How effective are today’s methods of birth control in preventing pregnancy?; 1. What is perfect use?; 2. What is typical use?; v. What is emergency contraception (EC) or the morning after pill?; 1. What is the difference between EC and abortion?; 2. Where can I purchase EC?; 3. How old do I have to be to purchase EC?; vi. What are the benefits of dual protection?; b. A brief history of birth control; i. When was birth control invented?; ii. What were historical methods of birth control?; iii. When were modern methods of birth control invented?; iv. How have laws about birth control changed over time?; III. How do we know if birth control is safe?; a. What are the risks and benefits of birth control?; i. What are the risks of hormonal birth control?; ii. What are the benefits of hormonal birth control?; iii. What are the risks associated with pregnancy and childbirth?; iv. Does hormonal contraception offer any health benefits?; v. Does hormonal contraception treat or prevent heavy menstrual bleeding, painful periods, PMS, and/or acne?; vii. Does hormonal contraception treat or prevent pelvic inflammatory disease, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), fibroids, and/or endometriosis?; viii. Does hormonal contraception prevent colon, ovarian, and/or endometrial cancer?; ix. Why do I see alarming stories about the negative health effects of birth control in the popular media?; b. Do I need to have a period?; i. Is there a medical reason to have a period every month?; ii. Why do many types of hormonal birth control attempt to mimic a natural 28-day cycle?; iii. If I am using hormonal birth control, why do I have withdrawal bleeding for one week every month?; iv. Should I be reassured that withdrawal bleeding means I’m not pregnant?; v. Is it healthy to alter my cycle if I am using hormonal birth control?; IV. Beyond the Pill: Are there other options?; a. Why do many people believe that the Pill and condoms are the only or best forms of contraception available today?; i. Why do women feel that the Pill is something that they can control?; ii. What is the myth of perfect use?; iii. What is the paradox of inertia?; b. What birth control methods do the experts recommend?; i. What are long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods?; 1. How do the LARC methods work?; ii. Why are LARC methods considered the first-line contraceptive recommendation for all women?; iii. Are LARC methods effective?; iv. Are LARC methods easy to access and use?; v. How does the history of the Dalkon Shield impact opinions about the IUD today?; vi. What are the side effects of LARC methods?; 1. Does the insertion of LARC methods hurt?; 2. How do LARC methods impact menstruation?; vii. How do LARC methods protect fertility?; viii. Are these methods safe for women and adolescents?; ix. Are these methods safe for women who have just had a baby?; x. What do women think about LARC methods?; 1. What is the ick factor?; c. Why are some health care providers still not recommending LARC methods to their patients?; i. What options do health care providers offer women who are seeking birth control?; ii. Why do some health care providers resist providing some methods to young women or women who have not yet had a baby?; iii. Do I need an annual exam to get a prescription for birth control?; 1. Can my pharmacist prescribe hormonal contraception?; 2. Can I get a year supply of birth control?; d. Are there studies that show women prefer LARC methods when cost is not an issue?; i. Are there any communication campaigns that provide information or resources about LARC methods?; V. How does policy impact access to birth control?; a. What are the barriers to correct, consistent use of birth control?; i. Is cost a barrier to consistent use of contraception?; ii. Does health insurance cover contraception?; iii. Is access a barrier to consistent use of contraception?; b. What laws and regulations make it difficult for women to access birth control?; c. What laws and regulations make it easier for women to access birth control?; i. How does the Affordable Care Act impact access to birth control?; d. How do the media frame policy issues around birth control?; VI. Conclusions: What is the future of birth control?; a. How is telehealth changing access to birth control?; i. Can I get birth control online?; b. Why do experts want to move oral contraceptives over-the-counter (OCs OTC)?; i. Is it safe?; ii. Is it healthy?; iii. Would it still be covered by health insurance?; iv. Are there any campaigns that provide more information about OCs OTC?; c. How can I weigh the evidence to make the best birth control choice for me?; d. Resources: How can I find more information?

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