And avoiding pregnancy isn't the only plus to oral contraceptives. Twenty years of research show that birth control pills lower a woman's risk of uterine cancer. There is also enough evidence to support a decreased risk of endometrial cancer. And recently, certain brands of oral contraceptives have proven to reduce acne. Birth control pills score big in the romance department.
Sexual activity is free to occur without interruption or time limits.
The Drawbacks Wendy Walton of Stayton, Ore. spent two years popping the Pill. A very small number of women can't tolerate oral contraceptives. And there are certain women who should not take the Pill. Dr. Burstein says that women smokers over the age of 35 fall into this category. Their risk of cardiovascular disease multiplies.