ontraceptive, better known as “the pill”. Oral
             contraceptives are chemicals that work by altering a
             woman’s normal hormonal patterns so that ovulation does not
             occur(Funk & Wagnall’s, pg.98). The pill is nearly 100%
             effective when taken according to directions. More
             recently, however, “Oxford University researchers showed an
             association between oral contraceptives and an increased
             risk of blood clots affecting the veins and arteries to the
             legs, lungs, and brain”(Billings, pg.164). In addition,
             the estimated risk of heart attack is 2.8 times higher in
             Pill-users than on non-users(Rosenfield, pg.96). Moreover,
             studies from the World Health Organization states, “the
             risk of death increases markedly among women over the age
             of 35, especially if they are also smokers, are overweight,
             or have diabetes, and have used the pill for a long time”
             (Billings. Pg. 172). Lastly, former c
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