Difference between revisions of "Birth control pill"
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| − | The '''birth control pill''' (often just ''''the pill'''') is a | + | 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]]. |
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| + | 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. | ||
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Revision as of 10:35, May 13, 2008
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 fertilized ovum from implanting in the 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.