“The pill has to disrupt the endocrine system in order to stop the production of endogenous hormones. The hypothalamus, the pituitary gland – the brain’s control centre for hormones – is what the pill overrides to prevent pregnancy. When we hear the term “endocrine disruptor” it’s normally in relation to other environmental toxins. In the last year nail polish, fire-retardant sofas, receipts, pesticides and household cleaners have all made the headlines for having endocrine disruptive properties and, therefore, carcinogenic and disease-causing consequences. The pill is an endocrine disruptor by design.”
Read more here at The Guardian on how The Pill really works.
