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[marl0]

Yes it can. It does cause an elevated risk in some people.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7156851/

This is dangerous. While it gives people more access to contraceptives, someone should absolutely see a doctor first before beginning hormone therapy.

[pevey → marl0]

That is ridiculous. It's not like a doctor properly screens you for cancer before prescribing BCP. It's all about gatekeeping. It's not about health.