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"I love an independent researcher, someone who just takes the time to do the reading and make the connections others are not making. Read it, loan it out, get it to as many women as you can."
Holly Grigg-Spall, Author, Sweetening the Pill

"Read at your own risk...it's a harrowing account of how medicine spent decades choosing to NOT SEE the hazards of contraceptive drugs."
Lara Briden, Author, Period Repair Manual

From breast cancer and blood clots to depression and debilitating autoimmune disease, the health of millions of women has been sacrificed to chronic and deadly diseases In the Name of The Pill. This book highlights many of those ailments and examines the role hormonal birth control plays in each.

Chapters devoted to individual diseases and conditions include lupus, multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, infertility, migraines, blood clots, diabetes, hair loss, thyroid and gallbladder disease. Yet, with significantly increased risks for all these conditions, the drug industry still tells us the benefits outweigh the risks. To understand the disconnect, In the Name of The Pill explores the history, economics, and politics that gave us birth control before it was proven safe, and exposes the powerful forces working to keep us in the dark.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mike Gaskins (April 9, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 213 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 173379350X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1733793506
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.48 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 39 ratings

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Mike became interested in the dangers of birth control after one of the world's leading authorities misled him about the role it plays in triggering autoimmune disease. Since then, he has uncovered numerous lies and distortions being perpetuated by the medical establishment in order to downplay the risks linked to hormonal birth control.

As a frequent contributor to websites like Hormones Matter and Natural Womanhood, Mike’s research examines the dubious nature of both the history and science of these potent drugs.

He also recently collaborated with a group of leading physicians and women’s health advocates in developing a petition to the FDA asking the agency to put new black box warnings on all hormonal contraceptives.

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I found this book fascinating. The book centres on the Nelson Pill Hearings, while bringing in current information and implications of the birth control pill we have now. An important discussion of the politics and major players around the birth control pill - and why the dangers are hidden.
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Anthony Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read For Everyone!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2019
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If there is anyone who is concerned about women’s health, I strongly recommend that they read this book! If there is anyone who is concerned about the influence that the pharmaceutical industry has over the medical profession, I strongly recommend that they read this book! Before any young woman decides to go on hormonal birth control, I strongly recommend that she reads this book! Hormonal birth control can be life changing for some and life ending for others. Young women should educate themselves thoroughly on the numerous short term and long term side effects of hormonal birth control because unfortunately many health care professionals neglect to properly advise young women in this area. Young women should not exclusively rely on the medical community to provide them with the information necessary to make an informed decision regarding birth control. Instead, the information contained in this book should be used in conjunction with conversations with health care providers. This book is not only a well researched study on the dangers of birth control, but it also chronicles the historical process in which the birth control pill received its initial governmental approval in the United States. Furthermore, this book also takes a look at the influence that the pharmaceutical industry exerts over both medical education and the medical profession. For far too long, women’s health, in particular women’s reproductive health, has not received the attention that it deserves. For far too long we have both actively and tacitly accepted the mantra of profits over patients. For far too long personal and political agendas have dominated the health care radar while patient safety hasn’t garnered so much as a blip. It is well beyond the time for that to change. “In the Name of the Pill” represents a key driver along the journey toward achieving the change that is necessary.
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Holly Maholm
5.0 out of 5 stars Follow the Science
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2022
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Excellent book! Every woman who takes the Pill should read this book. You need to hear the story of how the Pill got FDA approval, which is truly scary. If it were submitted for approval today, it very likely would not be approved. Also, there are many serious and not-so-serious side effect when you take the Pill, and if you have any health problems you need to research to see if they might be due to the Pill. We just ignore the bad side effects because we value the "birth control" so much, but we need to be careful about the cost of that "control." The book is well written and easy to follow. Well worth your time and effort to get a copy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A necessary but quite horrifying book
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2022
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Why don't we know more about the results of this long term medical experiment at women's expense?? The elites want to reduce the population and if women die in the process, win-win. Big pharma has profited and we have all lost. Perhaps the insanity of transgenderism is caused by artificial estrogen in our drinking water??? What a mess....the book has no real solutions but you will definitely be alarmed by reading it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars ALL MUST KNOW
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2022
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Easy to read, understand and leaves you with a great sadness as to the harmful affects of oral contraceptives. Every women I know has suffered the side effects that are documented in this book. Seems time for women to give up the pill and be free of the cancers other severe diseases which plague our gender.
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Timothy J Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars Women's Health -Encouraged
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2019
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I had no idea reference point for this topic. I only knew some of my closest friends were talking about this book. I bought it and my wife and I began reading it and we couldn't put it down. I think it only took us two nights because we were so shocked at the abuse and misinformation about the use of the pill and it's effect, medically and socially. Very often books like these are bias and you have to read them with a healthy dose of cynicism. Some books that make you feel the conspiracy is so large you feel incapacitated to make a dent in the problem. However, after reading this book, you are informed and encouraged to share the truth. I would recommend this read to any woman if you truly care about women's health. FYI...I am already re-reading it.
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Fry Fam
3.0 out of 5 stars Good book just missing a very important item.
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2023
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The book is fantastic. Talks about the history of "The Pill" and answers the questions of who, what, when, where and how. The big problem with this book is the fact that there are no footnotes so he cannot prove his research for any claims he is making. I will say I have researched the stories in this book and found many f them to be true but for some stories, I have yet to find the source. Having absolutely no footnotes makes it very difficult to further research.

overall the book itself is great and i really wish i could give it more stars but footnotes are a big part of research.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What your doctor won’t (or can’t) tell you about The Pill
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2019
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In the Name of the Pill is an eye-opening, alarming read that’s easy to digest and will help you take your first steps on the journey of learning the truth about the negative consequences of hormonal contraception on women’s health. The author is fair in his analysis of the mountains of material, including 10 years of senate hearing material on birth control, that he combed through and synthesized into this very important work. No matter where you fall on the spectrum, pro-Pill or anti-Pill, you deserve to know the facts behind the birth control industry’s rush to approve The Pill and the apparent cover up to suppress the truth of all the harm BC has done to women, men, and the environment. Your own health might depend on reading this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2019
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In the Name of the Pill is an essential read! Anyone concerned about the health of women or adolescent girls needs to take the time to read this book. The scope and severity of potential side effects associated with “the pill” at every generation of formulations, including those currently prescribed, is devastating. The author has done a fantastic job of research, and his writing style is a delight. The material is very accessible and engaging. I couldn’t put it down! I finished the book in less than two days, stealing away to read it every chance I could. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book! Read it as soon as possible and share it with others!
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