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Is it true that birth control pills cause an abortion?
A: No, this is not true. Abortion ends a pregnancy. Birth control pills, as well as the ring, the patch, the shot, and emergency contraception pills, prevent pregnancy before it happens. …
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Is abortion definitely safe?
A: Yes. Abortion is a very safe procedure in countries where it is legal, like the United States. In the U.S., abortion is about twice as safe as a shot of penicillin, and is 11 times safer than giving birth. Contrary to what you may have heard, abortion does not increase the risk of …
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