Birth control in Japan

Various types of birth control in Japan are available to women either in drugstores, online, or through visiting a clinic. About 80 percent of married women in Japan prefer condoms as their choice of birth control.[1] This leads them to the least amount of embarrassment while taking part in sexual activity.[2] Other forms of birth control such as the morning after pill are available only through visitation of a clinic.

Birth control, which was legalized in 1999, is not covered by Japanese Health Insurance.[1]

History

While Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare was already considering the acceptance of birth control during the 1960, pressure from abortion doctors discouraged them to do so. By 1989, the ministry’s councils further began contemplation of the drug. Yet, Japan was at a standstill on legalizing birth control pills. Due to the fear of condoms being used less, it would induce a higher possibility of becoming infected with STDs. Other problems arose having to do with the side effects associated with taking the pill. By 1999, the pill was introduced in low dosages by the Clinic of Japan Family Planning Association coinciding the acceptance of Viagra, the erectile dysfunction drug.[1]

Types

Condoms

Condoms are thin elastic pouches used by males that covers the penis during sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy and STDs. They are easily accessible in drug stores over the counter.[3]

Oral contraceptives (birth control pills)

The oral contraceptive pill prevents pregnancy by inhibiting the release of female sex hormones that are required to develop the egg.[4]

IUDs

An IUD is a device that is inserted into a women's uterus and prevents pregnancy by changing the way sperm moves to stop pathway towards the egg. There are two types of IUDs from hormonal to non-hormonal. This is a reversible form of birth control.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Kato, Mariko (2009-10-20). "Abortion still key birth control". The Japan Times Online. ISSN 0447-5763. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
  2. ↑ Coleman, S. (January 1981). "The cultural context of condom use in Japan". Studies in Family Planning. 12 (1): 28–39. ISSN 0039-3665. PMID 7466888.
  3. ↑ "Condoms | How to Put On a Condom Video". www.plannedparenthood.org. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
  4. ↑ "Estrogen and Progestin (Oral Contraceptives): MedlinePlus Drug Information". medlineplus.gov. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
  5. ↑ "IUD Birth Control | Info About Mirena & ParaGard IUDs". www.plannedparenthood.org. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
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