Abstinence remains the safest birth control says AP
Washington reports that abstinence is the only completely safe method of birth control. The article notes risks with pills, IUDs, condoms, and other devices, citing expert opinions and statistics on pregnancy and mortality risks to compare contraceptive safety. It quotes Dr. Robert G. Castadot and Population Council analyses, highlighting varied physician recommendations and the heavy reliance on pregnancy risk as the ultimate safety measure.
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IUDs Seen Safer Contraception Despite Higher Pregnancy Rate
A summary of early contraception debates notes the IUD as the safest and most effective method per experts at NIH and FDA while acknowledging higher pregnancy rates than the pill. Estimates compare pregnancy and mortality risks for IUDs, pills, and barriers, with cautions about estrogen risks, DES use, and sterilization.
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