When the FDA approved the Pill for marketing in 1960, it changed America forever. The pill was released without adequate testing. Within two years, 1.2 Americans were using it and by 1973 that number had risen to 10 million. In 1969 the book “The Doctors Case against the Pill” by Barbara Seaman showed people the dangers. By the end of the 70’s, the FDA required physicians and pharmacists to hand out sheets on possible negative effect and complications (Kalb 20-36). …showed first 75 words of 773 total…

…showed last 75 words of 773 total…of women do not know about. Using any kind of contraceptive is not 100% effective against disease or pregnancy, but they help. There are many side effects of birth control pills, and women should consider them all before getting a prescription for them. If a woman decides they are right for her, they are more effective against pregnancy than anything else. The negative side effects are harsh, so there are many other options you may choose.