Dangers of Birth Control Pills
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009Most oral contraceptives are comprised of synthetic steroids that mimic the activity of estrogen and progesterone in the body. The idea behind oral contraceptives is to prevent pregnancy. They do so by suppressing the release of an egg, altering the uterine lining to prevent implantation in case the egg is released. Additionally, oral contraceptives thicken the cervical mucous to decrease the likelihood of survival of the sperm. Unfortunately, the use of oral contraceptives has become much too common, and the risks outweigh the benefits. It forces women to be in a state of estrogen-dominance. Research suggests that persistently high levels of estrogen, without the balance of progesterone can lead to a number of serious consequences. Today’s use of hormonal birth control by millions of women increases the risk of breast cancer, cervical cancer, stroke and heart attacks, insulin resistance. The liver is the major organ that metabolizes birth control pills, which can lead to nutrient-deficiencies. Oral contraceptives result in depletion of vital nutrients such folic acid, B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, and zinc. Nutritional deficiencies, can in turn lead to mood swings, weight gain, thyroid disease, heart disease, and much more.


