Ovarian cancer and the combined oral contraceptive pill
- the use of the combined oral contraceptive pill leads to a reduction in risk of ovarian cancer by up to 40%
- a review noted that "..evidence that COCs reduce the risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer, which could be discussed with patients whilst discussing breast cancer risk..."
Reference:
- MeReC Bulletin (2006); 17(2):1-9.
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