The Pill

a. reduces menstrual cramps.
b. can cause serious cardiovascular disorders
especially in smokers.
c. increases the risk of breast, cervical, and liver
cancers.
d. is the most common fertility control method in
the United States.
e. includes all of these.


Answer: e

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