Birth Control Pills and Misconceptions About Abortion: What You Need to Know

Question
Hi, I was wondering if the birth control pill causes mini-abortions?  I've heard it causes the uterus to slough it's tissues; therefore, causing the small fetus to be aborted...I've also heard the pill causes a woman not to ovulate.  Thanks!

Answer
Rilla,
I personally do not consider the pill as a type of abortion.  You have a good question though, and one that I've not been asked before.  My understanding is that the pill is a medical means that stops ovulation from occurring, therefore a pregnancy cannot occur (if the birth control pill is taken as directed).  There is a time period when first taking the pill that another type of contraception needs to be used also.
Thanks for a good question.