Carolyn Dean, M.D., N.D., argues
that the risks of birth control highly outweigh the benefits. In her article on Mercola.com titled "Just Say 'No' to Birth Control Pills," Dean asserts, “I don’t advocate the use of
birth control pills. Yes, they are
effective at preventing unwanted pregnancies, but the risks far outweigh those
benefits.” She reminds us that the pill
promotes continuous high levels of estrogen in the body, which fools the body
into thinking its pregnant. It disrupts
a woman’s natural cycle, which is unhealthy and harmful. She cites current research outlining the side
effects of hormonal birth control, which include increased risk of breast
cancer, weight gain, mood changes, increased risk of blood clotting, and
migraines, to name a few. She also
asserts that current studies show a correlation between yeast overgrowth and
high levels of estrogen. The symptoms of
a yeast infection for a woman on the pill include infertility, endometriosis,
psoriasis, fibromyalgia, and many others.
Dean believes that these risks outweigh
the benefits of preventing pregnancies and avoiding irregular periods, and I
agree with her. She lists safer
alternatives to the pill, such as condoms, but emphasizes the use of the
Creighton Model Fertility Care System.
This system is a natural and effective way of tracking a woman’s cycle
to prevent unwanted pregnancies that does not use any artificial and unnatural devices
or drugs. I completely endorse this
method of family planning, as it is safe and healthy and requires only that a
woman track her natural cycle and abstain from intercourse on the few days in
which a woman can become pregnant.
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