Hormonal contraception (birth control) acts on the endocrine system and is one of the best ways for pregnancy prevention in the majority of women.
The diagnosis of cancer during pregnancy has increased because of delayed childbearing age, advanced imaging techniques during antenatal care, and the known occurrence of age-dependent malignancies.
Emergency pills are one of the emergency contraceptives used to prevent unwanted pregnancy. It is not an abortion pill, but still, it is not recommended for regular use because it has its own side effects.
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