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Report of Mayo Clinic in 2008
Research indicates that use of the pill may increase the risk of [[breast cancer]] by 44%, the most common cancer in women, according to an analysis of 34 different studies.<ref>http://www.drkoop.com/newsdetail/93/8014817.html</ref> There is also an increased risk of cervical and liver cancer.
Research indicates that use of the pill may increase the risk of [[breast cancer]] by 44%, the most common cancer in women, according to an analysis of 34 different studies.<ref>http://www.drkoop.com/newsdetail/93/8014817.html</ref> There is also an increased risk of cervical and liver cancer.
A later article released by the Mayo Clinic in 2008 stated that "Although epidemiological studies have documented a small increased risk of breast cancer associated with use of older OC formulations, recent studies that included newer formulations have not detected an increased risk".<ref>Casey P.M. Cerhan J.R. Pruthi S. (2008) Oral contraceptive use and the risk of breast cancer. ''Mayo Clinic Proceedings'' 83(1):86-91</ref>
The pill will not prevent [[STD]]s and is not 100% effective. [[Abstinence]] is the only form of birth control that ensures against pregnancy and STDs.
The pill will not prevent [[STD]]s and is not 100% effective. [[Abstinence]] is the only form of birth control that ensures against pregnancy and STDs.