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chekmate · 09-20-2002, 08:47 PM

I'm sure that this has been thoguht of before, but I think I just had an idea! We were tlaking in my Human Biology class the other day about how, during certain times of the month, the Woman's Cervix just closes itself all the way shut tight. Why couldn't we make a pill that did the same thing? Just make it so that the cervix stays closed, and none of the wily littly suckers (sperm) can find their way up the right tube! Am I a genius, or what? Someone prove me wrong here... I know you can.

Sunfair · 09-20-2002, 09:25 PM

Um, wouldn't that be really bad when the woman has her period and the sloughed-off uterine lining doesn't have anywhere to go?

Glory · 09-20-2002, 11:36 PM

The behaviour of the cervix is controlled by hormones. We would be trading one hormone induced state for another. The question is would such a pill have different side effects or less side effects than the more mundane variety. Unfortunately, anything that stimulates the muscular activity in the uterine/cervix area is likely to cause cramping.

Women are always interested in a new form of birth control. New ideas are always appreciated.

Glory

MadMordigan · 09-21-2002, 09:04 AM

[b]Women are always interested in a new form of birth control. New ideas are always appreciated.[b]

Refuse to sleep with men who aren't fixed.

Glory · 09-21-2002, 09:40 AM

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Originally posted by MadMordigan:
[b]Women are always interested in a new form of birth control. New ideas are always appreciated.[b]

Refuse to sleep with men who aren't fixed.

Thankyou, but that isn't a new idea.

Glory

Dr Rick · 09-21-2002, 09:56 AM

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the Woman's Cervix just closes itself all the way shut tight. Why couldn't we make a pill that did the same thing? Just make it so that the cervix stays closed

The cervical os is more receptive to semen entry shortly after ovulation and less so at other times during the cycle or during pregnancy; There are medications that take advantage of this hormonally regulated phenomena: Oral contraceptive pills.

Rick

Rick

pz · 09-21-2002, 10:02 AM

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Originally posted by Sunfair:
Um, wouldn't that be really bad when the woman has her period and the sloughed-off uterine lining doesn't have anywhere to go?

That was my first thought.

My second thought was, "what kind of market exists for a contraceptive that induces constant menstrual cramps?" I suspect it would be extremely effective, because not only would sperm be blocked from getting past the cervix, but they also wouldn't be allowed anywhere within 10 feet of the woman taking it.

I don't think it would be very popular, though.

DarkDruid · 09-21-2002, 07:30 PM

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Originally posted by Glory:
Women are always interested in a new form of birth control. New ideas are always appreciated.

I read somewhere (don't ask me where exactly) that in about 5-10 years they might have a pill out for men. Hell, I'd take it....

Vorkosigan · 09-23-2002, 04:11 AM

Doesn't semen remain viable for up to five days in the vagina? Seems to me that the cervix would have to remain shut for a long time.

09-20-2002, 08:47 PM	#1
chekmate Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Downriver Detroit Posts: 1,961	Question about Birth Control I'm sure that this has been thoguht of before, but I think I just had an idea! We were tlaking in my Human Biology class the other day about how, during certain times of the month, the Woman's Cervix just closes itself all the way shut tight. Why couldn't we make a pill that did the same thing? Just make it so that the cervix stays closed, and none of the wily littly suckers (sperm) can find their way up the right tube! Am I a genius, or what? Someone prove me wrong here... I know you can.

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09-20-2002, 09:25 PM	#2
Sunfair Regular Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: USA Posts: 110	Um, wouldn't that be really bad when the woman has her period and the sloughed-off uterine lining doesn't have anywhere to go?

09-20-2002, 11:36 PM	#3
Glory Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: b Posts: 673	The behaviour of the cervix is controlled by hormones. We would be trading one hormone induced state for another. The question is would such a pill have different side effects or less side effects than the more mundane variety. Unfortunately, anything that stimulates the muscular activity in the uterine/cervix area is likely to cause cramping. Women are always interested in a new form of birth control. New ideas are always appreciated. Glory

09-21-2002, 09:04 AM	#4
MadMordigan Beloved Deceased Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 2,704	[b]Women are always interested in a new form of birth control. New ideas are always appreciated.[b] Refuse to sleep with men who aren't fixed.

09-23-2002, 04:11 AM	#9
Vorkosigan Contributor Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Barrayar Posts: 11,866	Doesn't semen remain viable for up to five days in the vagina? Seems to me that the cervix would have to remain shut for a long time.

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