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The '''birth control pill''' (often just ''''the pill'''') is a method of [[contraception]] that changes normal hormonal cycles in order to prevent ovulation. It sometimes induces an [[abortion]] by preventing a [[fertilization|fertilized]] [[ovum]] from [[implantation|implanting]] in the [[uterus|uterine lining]].

The '''birth control pill''' (often just ''''the pill'''') is a method of [[contraception]] that changes normal hormonal cycles in order to prevent ovulation. It sometimes induces an [[abortion]] by preventing a [[fertilization|fertilized]] [[ovum]] from [[implantation|implanting]] in the [[uterus|uterine lining]].

The pill has been linked with providing a slight increase in breast cancer, however studies have shown that this risk is virtually non existent 10 years after discontinuing use. In contrast, the pill reduces the likelihood of ovarian and endometrial cancers.  

The pill has been linked with providing a slight increase in breast cancer (about 1.2 times normal risk), however studies have shown that this risk is virtually non existent 10 years after discontinuing use. In contrast, the pill reduces the likelihood of ovarian and endometrial cancers.  

[[category:contraception]]

[[category:contraception]]