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The Pill Increases Your Risk...Compared to What?

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reader diary by The_National_Campaign, The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy

September 29, 2009 - 1:05pm (Print)

When we hear about the increased risk of serious side effects, such as blood clots and strokes, associated with hormonal contraceptives, we should ask ourselves: "Compared to what?"

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Rethinking the Pill

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by Joe Veix, RH Reality Check

August 24, 2009 - 9:13am (Print)

A new book called The Pill: Are You Sure It's For You? reexamines the pill, questioning its use as a default contraceptive.
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Do Anti-Trust Laws Inflate the Prices of Birth Control?

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by Joe Veix, RH Reality Check

May 22, 2009 - 12:33pm (Print)

With Wal-Mart blocked from offering $9 birth control, should we blame our government for higher prices?

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