oral contraceptives as a solution of unwanted pregnancies in japan

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The Issues of Unwanted Pregnancies in Japan: Oral Contraceptives as a solution By Naoko Tsuchiya (BK)

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Do you know Oral Contraceptives ?

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In 1999…..

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Unwanted Pregnancies

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In Japan ….. Abortions are still done legally Up to 22 Weeks In 2008, 242,326 abortions were reported (Journal of Health and Welfare Statistics)

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Complication of Abortions Physically and Mentally According to Readon …..

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Dr.Kempe stated….. T he primary cause of Child Abuse is Unwanted P regnancy Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

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Children should be born to be cared for and warmly welcomed

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Oral Contraceptive ↓ “Solution of Unwanted Pregnancies” In order to have widespread of Oral Contraceptives…. The Innovation and promotion by Government is essential

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Oral Contraceptives around the World http:// www.un.org / esa /population/publications/contraceptive2007/ Maps.htm

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Oral Contraceptives around the World http:// www.un.org / esa /population/publications/contraceptive2007/ Maps.htm

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Japan Less awareness towards OCs Country or area Year(s) Women aged 15-49, married or in couples Any method % Pill % Condom % World 2007 1145637 62.9 8.8 6.1 More Developed regions 2007 163199 69.7 18.1 16.1 Less developed regions 2007 982439 61.7 7.2 4.4 Japan 2005 14500 54.3 1.0 40.7 North Korea 2003 7682 84.5 2.0 8.5 Botswana 2000 159 44.4 14.3 15.5 Germany 1992 9835 70.1 52.6 1.1 World Contraceptive Use 2009 By United Nations (2009)

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Barriers towards Oral Contraceptives in Japan Lack of Knowledge Medical Insurance System Accessibility

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Lack of Knowledge Gaining Weight, Symptom of dizziness Is it Safe? And More….. According to Ikebukuro Clinic , They are not Scientifically P roved Widespread fear of side effects

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The Cost of OCs Monthly Prescription Japan Australia 2100 Yen 12 Aus $ According to interviews from Japanese Pill User and Australian Pill User

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Accessibility Japan Europe

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Physical Benefits According to Jensen….. Ease the Pain from PMS!! More and More Physical Benefits…..

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Social Benefits

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Weakness of Other Contraception Oral Contraceptives → “More Reliable” Method Pregnancy Rate Per 100 Women Years No method 80% Rhythm 24% Male Condoms 14% Oral Contraceptives 0.1% Vasectomy 0.15% http://www.healthcaremagic.com/articles/Failure-rates-of-various-contraceptives/7423

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Japanese Government should….. Ensure the Access to Oral Contraceptives OCs should be covered with Medical Insurance Minimize checkups for prescription of OCs Promote accurate Knowledge through Education

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Is taking Pills Stressful? Reliability Comes First!!

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Thank you!!