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Re: CONTRACEPTION: Oral Contraceptives Reduce Risk Of Ovarian Cancer, Study

From: Hope Waltman (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 26 Jan 2008 08:58:52 -0600 (CST)


fpa Responds To Lancet Article On The Contraceptive Pill And Ovarian Cancer, UK

"There is now substantial evidence showing that for most women the benefits of taking the contraceptive pill are far greater than any of the risks. Though this research shows a short-lived increase in breast and cervical cancer more research needs to be done into other lifestyle factors such as smoking and diet."

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/95037.php

At Sat, 26 Jan 2008, Hope Waltman wrote: >"A new study found that using oral contraceptives substantially reduces
>women's risk of getting ovarian cancer: the longer they use them, the
>less likely they are to develop the disease, concluded the researchers.
>
>The study is published in the 26th January issue of the The Lancet and
>was conducted by Professor Valerie Beral and a large number of
>co-researchers and collaborators from the Collaborative Group on
>Epidemiological Studies of Ovarian Cancer. Professor Beral is based at
>the Cancer Research UK Epidemiology Unit, Oxford University, UK."
>
>Abstract.
>http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140673608601671/abstract
>
>http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/95070.php
>
>Regards, Hope Waltman, Fibroid Forum and WH Forum Moderator
>
>http://www.hopeforfibroids.org
>http://www.doctorsinfoweb.com/doctors/whatsnew.htm




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