The Pros And Cons Of Birth Control Pills

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As casual and premarital sex has become socially acceptable today, birth control has become an essential practice in our society, and the demand and the need for birth control is only rising. A birth control pill is the most commonly used contraceptive method in the United States today. What makes a birth control pill outstanding among all contraceptive methods is its failure rate; less than 1 out of 100 women will get pregnant each year if used properly. It is the lowest failure rate among all contraceptive methods besides sterilization. With its effectiveness and convenience, a birth control pill has won its popularity over the past few decades. According to the report from the National Survey of Family Growth, 10.6 million women regularly

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