by Susan Warhus, M.D.
Most everyone agrees that contraceptive barrier methods (condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps, spermicide) form a chemical or physical barrier that prevents the sperm and egg from getting together. Therefore, assuming contraception is effective, a fetus forming or an abortion occurring is essentially impossible.
The debate sparks up when other forms of birth control, such as the intrauterine device (IUD) and hormonal contraception (pills, injections, rings, patches, implants) come up. Read more... (590 words, estimated 2:22 mins reading time)
Q.<\/strong>\u00a0Do birth control pills cause abortions?<\/p>\nA.<\/strong>\u00a0Gee, I didn\u2019t realize how controversial this topic was until I started to do the research to answer your question!<\/p>\nMost everyone agrees that contraceptive barrier methods (condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps, spermicide) form a chemical or physical barrier that prevents the sperm and egg from getting together. Therefore, assuming contraception is effective, a fetus forming or an abortion occurring is essentially impossible.<\/p>\n
The debate sparks up when other forms of birth control, such as the intrauterine device (IUD) and hormonal contraception (pills, injections, rings, patches, implants) come up. Read more...<\/a> (590 words, estimated 2:22 mins reading time)<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n\nThis is a preview of
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