Oral contraceptive pill
TopicHeard in 2 episodes across 2 shows since Jun 2026
Oral contraceptive pills, commonly known as birth control pills, are medications taken by mouth to prevent pregnancy. First introduced in 1960, they revolutionized contraception and significantly impacted women's rights, healthcare, and social dynamics.
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What experts have said about Oral contraceptive pill
9 statements · 2 positive · 6 negative · 1 neutral
Oral contraceptives reduce ovarian-cancer risk.
“it reduces the risk of ovarian cancer”
Open the episode · Essentials: How to Optimize Female Hormone Health for Vitality & Longevity | Dr. Sara GottfriedListen at 23:19
Five years of oral-contraceptive use reduces ovarian-cancer risk by approximately 50%.
“if you take the oral contraceptive for about five years, it reduces your risk of ovarian cancer by 50%”
Open the episode · Essentials: How to Optimize Female Hormone Health for Vitality & Longevity | Dr. Sara GottfriedListen at 24:01
Oral contraceptives increase inflammatory bowel disease and autoimmune-condition risk.
“there's also an increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease and autoimmune condition”
Open the episode · Essentials: How to Optimize Female Hormone Health for Vitality & Longevity | Dr. Sara GottfriedListen at 27:06
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2 episodes featuring Oral contraceptive pill, newest first
