The medical advantages of oral contraceptives include all the following, EXCEPT decreased risk of

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Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) do not decrease the risk of sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, or HIV. They primarily prevent pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation and altering cervical mucus to prevent sperm from reaching an egg. However, they do offer additional medical benefits such as reducing the risk of ovarian, colon, and rectal cancers, as well as benign breast disease. They may also help reduce the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease in some women.

The Medical Advantages of Oral Contraceptives Include All the Following