Identify a potential consequence for the patient and one example of how the ma will discuss the potential effect with the patient.

There are many consequences dealing with birth control from a social aspect to religious. Socially, birth control has led to lower the population. The concept of birth control has further enabled families to plan for the number of children they are able to afford. On the religious aspect, birth control is prohibited by some religious groups. Some Jewish people do not support the use of artificial ways of birth control. Geographically, patients on birth control might potentially suffer from the side effects of the birth control pills based on the place of residence. For many people, religion plays a significant role in influencing decisions about birth control use. Religious views on birth control varies. Some religions that seem to oppose birth control have traditions that allow the use of contraceptives.

Birth control views vary among the Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform branches of Judaism. Many rabbis allow birth control in cases where pregnancy would seriously harm the woman. Orthodox rabbis believe that being fruitful and multiplying is a male duty. The book of Genesis makes a reference when during intercourse Onan "spilled his seed on the ground”. This was "evil in the sight of the Lord" and was punished by Onan's death. Judaism uses this passage to determine approved contraceptive methods. Because the birth control pill does not result in sterility and doesn't prevent semen from traveling its normal route, it and other forms of hormonal contraception are preferred over barrier methods to prevent the “spilling of seed.” Conservative and Reform Jews feel that the benefits of birth control uphold the commandment to "choose life" more strongly than if they violate the commandment to "be fruitful and multiply." If an Orthodox Jewish woman wants to use contraception, she may choose a method that decreases the chances for additional bleeding.

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