Cancers in Australia in 2010 attributable to and prevented by the use of combined oral contraceptives.

CONCLUSIONS: A small proportion of breast and cervical cancers is attributable to combined OCP use; OCP use is likely to have prevented larger numbers of endometrial and ovarian cancers.
IMPLICATIONS: Women seeking contraceptive advice should be told of potential adverse effects, but should also be told that - along with reproductive health benefits - combined OCP use can reduce long-term risks of ovarian and endometrial cancers.
PMID: 26437729 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - October 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Jordan SJ, Wilson LF, Nagle CM, Green AC, Olsen CM, Bain CJ, Pandeya N, Whiteman DC, Webb PM Tags: Aust N Z J Public Health Source Type: research