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Anniversary of the Birth Control Pill
Marks fifty years since the launch in Europe of the first birth control pill. Over these years, after its initial marketing in Germany, this effective method of preventing unwanted pregnancies has been improving and evolving with scientific advances to become the currently used method of contraception for women.
having secured the contraceptive efficacy, the research focused first on reducing side effects, and progressively after the contribution of improved health benefits and quality of life of women. These benefits include relief of symptoms and menstrual pain, cycle regulation, or even improve skin and hair.
There are many misconceptions surrounding this drug, here are some:
- It is true that after taking the pill easier having twins while pregnant.
- The pill does not create infertility after prolonged use over time.
- Despite what many people believe, eating the birth control pill is not fattening.
- Nor is it true that its use causes an increase in the body beautiful and, of course, increases the chances of getting breast cancer.
- Does not decrease sexual desire, in fact, often the opposite happens.
Do you use this drug? What birth control method you use with your partner? Why?