WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 1997: Re: birth control pills and cervical cancer

Re: birth control pills and cervical cancer

From: Garry E. Siegel, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 31 Oct 1997 19:03:38 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 31 Oct 1997, Andrea wrote: >
>I wrote in earlier about having too long of periods, but would rather
>not go on birth control pills to correct it. I wa wondering though how
>long I'd have to be on birth control pills to correct my cycle? Also, I
>read somewhere that birth control pills increase your risk of cervical
>cancer, is this true? I have been treated with cryosurgery for cervical
>dysplasia. So far my paps have been normal, but I don't want to take
>anything that could cause it to come back. Would the birth control
>pills do this? Thanks for any information.

Birth Control pills do not increase your risk of cervical cancer by themselves. However, if you stop using a condom, and switch to the pill, the condom may have prevented transmission of the Human Papilloma Virus, which has been shown to be associated with cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer, as well as the cause of genital warts. Thus, by taking the pill, you may "remove" a layer of protection in more ways than one!!

In terms of cycle control, no one really knows the answer to your question. If you go on the pill, and it helps and you're happy with the result, most of us would stay that you should stay on the pill until you don't wish to use it, or can't take it (ie age 35 and smoke, etc.), or when you wish to conceive.

Garry no private email/educational advice only

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Garry E. Siegel, M.D., FACOG
Private Practice
Roswell, Ga.

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