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The Logic Of Birth Control: A Look At The Numbers, Lydia Wong
The Logic Of Birth Control: A Look At The Numbers, Lydia Wong
CedarEthics: A Journal of Critical Thinking in Bioethics
If personhood begins at the moment of conception, the failure of an embryo to implant results in the death of a person. Therefore, many in the pro-life community worry about the ethics of using oral contraceptives, if such hormonal birth control actually interferes with implantation (a so-called “abortifacient” effect). Obviously killing is wrong, and death should be avoided. However, even if contraceptives occasionally prevent implantation, a very good case can still be made in favor of their use. This paper seeks to show how contraceptives, even if they cause implantation failure, can be used with a clear conscience.
Life is …