The Pill: What New Cancer Research Says About the Risks
Weighing the risks and benefits of birth control pills?
Here’s a snapshot of some of the new research relating to oral contraceptives and their impact on cancer risk.
Birth Control Pill Use Cuts Ovarian Cancer Risk
from American Cancer Society News and Features
Cancer Risk Among Users of Oral Contraceptives
from BMJ
Cervical cancer risk seen higher when on the pill
from Reuters
Do Oral Contraceptives or Birth Control Pills Increase My Risk for Breast Cancer?
from ABC News
Oral Contraceptives and Cancer Risks: Questions and Answers
from the National Cancer Institute
If you’re considering birth control, be sure to discuss your lifestyle, family history, and any drugs or supplements you’re taking with your healthcare provider before making up your mind about contraception.
Source: CancerResearchJournal.com
Related Links: Mayo Clinic; TIME; The New York Times; The Wall Street Journal; OurBodiesOurselves.org
Related Video: Cancer and Birth Control Pills from CNN Video
Related Podcast: 365-Day Birth Control Pill Stirs Controversy from NPR
Technorati Tags: reproductive health; women’s health; cancer risk factors
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