Comments on: How Green Is the Birth Control Pill?

By: guest

guest — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:23:00 +0000

All products made for use by humans should meet the terms with safety standards. But passing these basic requirements does not automatically certify a product as safe.

By: 5 Old-Fashioned Forms of Birth Control | EcoSalon | The Green Gathering

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:47:27 +0000

[…] As a feminist, this is fantastic news. As an environmentalist, this is a bit worrisome. We’ve already addressed the ecological impact of the Pill, noting that the flood of pill-caused estrogen into the water […]

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 23:07:50 +0000

There are other forms of contraception besides just birth control and condoms. One form is an IUD, which has been proven to be extremely effective, long lasting, and safe. It is also less expensive than birth control since it only needs to be inserted once and lasts for a few years. You can have it removed whenever you want.

An IUD, in my opinion, is the best contraceptive out there. There is also the morning after pill (plan B) as well as a new after sex contraceptive called Ella. It is more effective than plan B and it remains effective for up to 5 days after unprotected sex. You need a prescription for Ella, unlike plan B, which you can get over the counter at your pharmacy.

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 23:26:06 +0000

Would someone please tell me some other forms of contraceptive than the pill or condoms that are environmentally friendly? Right now, I use Trojan condoms, and in the past I’ve tried other types and had bad results with the quality. I would rather not use a condom even if it’s ecological, though.

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Fri, 14 May 2010 20:13:07 +0000

Like Carla says, there are other ways not to get pregnant. On the other hand, the pill makes things easier and that has an aggregate effect on birth rate. In my grandmother’s generation, a lot of marriages were shot-gun affairs. Family sizes were also larger. Most other forms of contraception require cooperation from the male partner, while the pill puts control in the woman’s hands.

By: Carla | Green and Chic

Carla | Green and Chic — Fri, 14 May 2010 16:20:14 +0000

I don’t think The Pill really helped save the Earth. If someone doesn’t want kids, there are other ways not to get pregnant. I for one cannot take hormonal contraceptives and have taken advantage of other options. It would be nice if they made a “greener” pill that doesn’t cause horrible mood swings, weight gain, hormonal imbalance, etc, but I think we’re a long ways away. With every so-called advancement, we always pay the price somehow.