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"A meta-analysis published in the October [2006] issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings indicts oral contraceptives as putting premenopausal women at significantly increased risk for breast cancer, especially women who use them prior to having a child."<ref>http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061030143351.htm</ref> The World Health Organization has classified oral contraceptives as a group one carcinogen.<ref>http://www.iarc.fr/ENG/Press_Releases/pr167a.html</ref>
"A meta-analysis published in the October [2006] issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings indicts oral contraceptives as putting premenopausal women at significantly increased risk for breast cancer, especially women who use them prior to having a child."<ref>http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061030143351.htm</ref> The World Health Organization has classified oral contraceptives as a group one carcinogen.<ref>http://www.iarc.fr/ENG/Press_Releases/pr167a.html</ref>
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]], the most common cancer in women, by 44%, 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.{{fact}}
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 is 100% effective against pregnancy and STDs.
The [[Catholic Church]] has condemned the use of the pill as a birth control method.
The [[Catholic Church]] has condemned the use of the pill as a birth control method.{{fact}}
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