The Pill May Decrease Bone Density: Long-term use of low-dose versions affect women most, study finds

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Oral contraception may decrease bone density in young women, a new study suggests. Those taking birth control pills for more than two years, and those on the low-dose estrogen pills appear to have the greatest risk of decreased bone density in the spine and whole body, according to the researchers.

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