Difference between revisions of "Birth control pill"
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| − | The '''birth control pill''' (often just ''''the pill'''') is a method of [[contraception]] that 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 sometimes induces an [[abortion]] by preventing a [[fertilization|fertilized]] [[ovum]] from [[implantation|implanting]] in the [[uterus|uterine lining]]. Since it contains [[estrogen]], a [[carcinogen]], is is considered capable of causing [[cancer]]. Studies into it's cause or prevention of cancer have proven contradictory. |
[[category:contraception]] | [[category:contraception]] | ||
Revision as of 17:09, May 14, 2008
The birth control pill (often just 'the pill') is a method of contraception that sometimes induces an abortion by preventing a fertilized ovum from implanting in the uterine lining. Since it contains estrogen, a carcinogen, is is considered capable of causing cancer. Studies into it's cause or prevention of cancer have proven contradictory.