How does “the pill” cause an abortion?
Once a zygote has implanted in the uterine wall, the pill would generally not terminate the pregnancy. However, life begins at the moment of fertilization, not at implantation. At the moment of fertilization, one egg and one sperm unite to create a unique, irreplaceable, new human being. We all started our lives at this microscopic moment! All hormonal contraceptives (the pill, patch, shot, mini-pill, vaginal ring, implants, etc.) can be abortifacient in nature because they attempt to cause a chemical abortion by not allowing the conceived embryo to implant and receive nourishment. Hormonal contraceptives have three basic methods: they attempt to stop ovulation, they thicken the cervical fluids to prevent fertilization, and they thin the lining of the uterus to prevent implantation. The first two methods are contraceptive, but the third causes an abortion because it occurs after fertilization. We know that hormonal contraceptives do not always stop ovulation or fertilization because of
