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unknown. One more thing was that women were used to having periods, and would "miss them" if they did not.

After fifty years, we have come a long way. Our modern second and third generation pills have very little estrogen in them, so little in fact that many women will only spot for a day or so during their menses. That takes care of the concern for the endometrium. Also we now that pills, if taken correctly are 99% effective in preventing pregnancy, so the chances of an unintended pregnancy, if no pills are forgotten is minimal. Most importantly, there have been thousands of pregnancies where women kept taking the birth control pills for different periods of time, and we now know that there is no effect on the baby or the pregnancy from the pills. Finally, many women now prefer not to have any menses at all, if they can avoid it.

So, in conclusion, these pills are an excellent solution for the woman who wants contraception, in the form of oral birth control pills, has no contraindications, and does not want to have to deal with periods as often. They may also be very helpful in women with PMS or PMDD (Premenstrual dysphoric disorder)

They should not be used by women who have a history of blood clots, breast cancer or women over thirty who smoke.

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