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Injectable contraceptive has been
found to drastically increase the risk of invasive breast cancer.
Recent use of the injectable contraceptive
DMPA for a year or longer has been found to be associated with a 95%
increased risk of being diagnosed with invasive breast cancer.
(2012)
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Oral contraceptives that contain estrogen only are
more likely to cause serious blood clots in women than oral
contraceptives containing estrogen and progestogen combination.
Women who use oral contraceptives with
estrogen and drospirenone, desogestrel or gestodene are 6 times more
likely to have serious blood clots when compared with non-users.
(2011)
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Birth Control Pills Containing Drospirenone May Increase the Risk of Blood Clots in Women.
Studies
show that there is an increased risk for venous thrombosis and
pulmonary embolism in women who regularly use oral contraceptives
containing drospirenone. (2011)
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Hormonal contraception may increase
susceptibility to HIV-1 infection.
Studies have shown
possible ways in which hormonal contraception could influence a
woman’s susceptibility to HIV. Hormonal contraceptives may also put
women at risk for bone density loss, cervical cancer, and chlamydia.
(2011)
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Effects of Hormonal Contraception on
Serum Levels of CoEnzyme Q10, Vitamin E, and Total Antioxidant
Activity
Hormonal contraceptive
users have significantly lower levels of important vitamins such as
Vitamin E, and Coenzyme Q10 compared to women who do not use
hormonal contraception. (2010)
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Teen girls are most vulnerable and
negatively impacted by abortion and hormonal contraception.
At
a time when their breasts are already
growing, induced abortion alters their physiology in a way that
results in a much higher risk of subsequent breast cancer.
(2009)
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Hormonal
Contraceptive Pill May Affect Mate Choice
Fertile women are more attracted to men who
are masculine and genetically unlike themselves. Men are more
attracted to women who are ovulating than to those who are not.
(2009)
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Oral Contraceptive Use Increases Risk of Stroke.
Both Estrogen and Progesterone based Oral Contraceptive use
increase stroke risk.
(2009)
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Oral Contraceptives contribute to Risk of Getting Breast Cancer in
Young Women
A 2009 study reports that oral contraceptive use contributes to
younger women developing breast cancer particularly a type called
triple-negative that is aggressive, more difficult to treat and has
higher mortality rates. Among women < 40 years of age, the
risk for breast cancer overall, and the risk of non-triple-negative
breast cancer increased with younger age at first use. (2009)
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The Risk
of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Increases by Using Oral Contraceptive
Pills
A meta-analysis was made on 14 studies done
with 78,815 women between 1983 and 2007 and compared those using the
oral contraceptive pills and those who never used them on the
etiology of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease. Adjustments
were made for smoking. (2008)
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Hormonal
Contraception (Evra Patch) and Risk of Death
Study found that since 2004, there have been
16 documented cases of blood clots and on heart attack in Evra patch
users in Canada. Two of the 17 reported patients died as a result of
using the patch. (2008)
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Oral
Contraceptives May Increase the Risk of Heart Attack
An international study shows a small increased risk of heart
attack to oral contraceptive users overall with higher risks for
those with known cardiovascular risk factors, but especially smokers
over age 35.(2007)
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Long-term Use of
Oral Contraceptives Increases the Risk of Certain Cancers
A study of oral contraceptive users found that
long-term users (8+ years) had increased rates of cervical, central
nervous system and pituitary cancer. (2007)
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Oral Contraceptives Increase Risk of Cervical Cancer
Study shows that among current users of oral
contraceptives, the risk of invasive cervical cancer increases with
increased duration of use. The risk seems to decline after the use
of contraceptives stops. (2007)
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Birth Control Pills Linked
to Artery-Clogging Plaques
Birth control pills have been linked for the
first time to plaques that could potentially endanger the heart.
(2007)
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Oral Contraceptives and
Hormone Replacement Therapy Associated with Breast Cancer
Postmenopausal women with current use of
Hormone Replacement Therapy had significantly higher risk of breast
cancer if they were also former oral contraceptives users compared
to women who had never used oral contraceptives. (2007)
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Progestin-Only Contraceptives Increase Risk of Diabetes in Women
Studies show that the use of a
long-acting injectable progestin is associated with an increased
risk of diabetes.
(2006)
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Oral Contraceptives
Associated with Breast Cancer
Oral contraceptive use is associated with an
increase in breast cancer risk among pre-menopausal women or women
younger than 50 years old. (2006)
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Two
Planned Parenthood Condoms rated as Poor Strength and/or Reliability
Two condoms, distributed at Planned Parenthood
clinics, generally free of charge or at low cost, were tested and
were found to have greater tendency to fail during use.
(2005)
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Access to Emergency Contraception Does Not
Decrease Abortion Percentage, Study Shows
A recent study shows that access to an advanced supply of emergency
contraception did not work to reduce abortion rates, possibly
because women do not recognize the risky behaviors that lead to
pregnancy. (May 2004)
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Risk of Blood
Clots Tied to Hormonal Contraceptives
Hormonal Contraceptives Create 3-to 6-fold
increased risk of blood clots. (2004)
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Link Between Oral Contraceptives and Cervical Cancer
Women reporting the use of hormonal
contraceptives for 5-9 years have been found to have 2.8 times the
risk of developing cervical cancer than women who had never used
hormonal contraceptives. (2002)
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Long-Term Use of Oral
Contraceptives Early in Life Increases Risk of Breast Cancer
Risk increases for women and girls who take
oral contraceptives and are genetically predisposed to breast
cancer.
(2002)
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21% of Teen Women Using
Contraceptives Will Be Pregnant Within Two Years of Beginning Use
The average failure rate for reversible
contraceptives over a two-year period is 19% for all women. Various
socioeconomic factors, including a woman's age, also affect
contraceptive success. (2001)
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Condoms Do Not Eliminate Risk of HIV
U.S. Government
study reveals that condoms reduce but do not eliminate risk of HIV
transmission. (July 20, 2001)
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U.S. Government Reports: No Proof Condoms
Prevent Common STDs
U.S. governmental
study reveals no proof condoms prevent transmission of gonorrhea, chlamydial
infection, trichomoniasis, genital herpes, syphilis, chancroid, and HPV-associated
diseases. (July 20, 2001)
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Oral Contraceptives and Breast Cancer
Studies have shown that women who have ever used early formulations
of oral contraceptives and who also have a first-degree relative
with breast cancer may be at a particularly high risk for breast
cancer. Women with a strong family history who have used more recent
lower-dosage formulations of oral contraceptives should be advised
of the risks regarding oral contraceptive use and breast cancer.
(October 11, 2000)
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The Pill Does Not Prevent STDs
44% of teen women who use contraception rely on the pill which
offers no protection against STDS. (2000)
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Oral Contraceptives Can Increase
Risk of Strokes in “Migrainous Women”
Oral contraceptives are known to be an
independent risk factor for strokes, particularly in individuals who
smoke, are over the age of 35, or have a history of hypertension.
(1999)
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Contraceptive Failure Rates
Highest for Women Who Are Cohabiting
Among all women, cohabiting women are most
likely to experience a contraceptive method failure during the first
year of use. (1999)
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Study Finds
Depo Provera Increases a Woman's Risk Of Getting HIV
Women using injectable contraceptives are more
likely to acquire HIV than non-users.(2015)
