The Birth Control Pill Has Been Criticized Because

question 58

Multiple Choice

The birth control pill has been criticized because

• A)it represents contraceptive overkill for a woman who has intercourse infrequently.
• B)it increases the incidence of menstrual cramps in women who take them.
• C)its death rate is distinctly higher than that of pregnancy and delivery.
• D)it is a short-term solution and is ineffective if used for more than five years.

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