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"Contraceptives" should actually block or prevent conception (fertilization), according to the term ("against conception"). However, progesterone "contraceptives" are primarily abortifacient (cause early abortions of conceived humans), and low-dose estrogen "contraceptives" allow break-through fertilization a percentage of the time, resulting in an abortifacient effect at times.

"Contraceptives" are therefore more correctly referred to as "Birth Control", because they control the number of births that result from actual pregnancies.

Birth Control refers to many methods which prevent a conceived human being from achieving birth. Many birth control methods will also be highlighted for their effectiveness or ineffectiveness in the prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Infections (STDs/STIs).

Chemical Birth Control methods provide NO protection against any STD, and may change the vaginal lining, making it more susceptible to STD infection. [CDC, 1998].

New studies show a significant relationship between Pill use, HPV (Human Papilloma Virus which results in genital/oral warts), and cervical cancer. HPV is present in 99% of all cervical cancer cases worldwide. Use of The Pill appears to dramatically increase the risk of cervical cancer in the presence of HPV, according to recent studies.

For more information on other Chemical Birth Control methods, visit other sections of this website, www.medinstitute.org, or www.plam.org.