First, I agree that non-hormonal contraception decreases a lot of the risk associated with hormonal contraception (almost tautological, but worth stating). Sec

First, I agree that non-hormonal contraception decreases a lot of the risk associated with hormonal contraception (almost tautological, but worth stating). Second, there is no increase in mortality between women who use oral contraceptive pills and women who do not (with the exception of women over 35 who smoke; OCPs are contra-indicated in this group). For any OCP-users who might read this, there is no overall increase in cancer associated with OCPs, though some cancers are more likely with OCPs and others are less likely with OCPs. Many of the side effects you're mentioning are either rare (hypertension, stroke/blood clots) benign (maybe you mean hepatic adenoma when you say liver disease?) or things I have not heard of (would appreciate scholarly references; gall bladder disease, heart disease[not sure what you mean here]). > Taking pills to inferfere with your normal hormonal and bodily functions is not a great idea, when there are other options with fewer or no side-effects In general, all medications have risks and benefits. A blanket statement such as this one ignores the risk-benefit calculation that each patient and her physician must assess in picking a medication.