The contraceptive pill and cancer: is there a relationship?

It is true that much has been said about the possible relationship between the contraceptive pill and cancer.What is known at the moment: the pill increases the risk of some types of cancer, but reduces the risk of others.Here we tell you everything.

The contraceptive pill and cancer: is there a relationship?

Breast cancer: In the vast majority of studies carried out Worldwide in oral contraceptives and the risk of breast cancer, it has been determined that women who use the pill have a slight increase in the risk of developing breast cancer.According to a study by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle (USA), published in the journal Cancer Research, those pills that contain high doses of estrogens (only these) could even double the risk.

Ovarian cancer: In this case, the combined contraceptive pill protects against ovarian cancer, a fact that is of paramount importance if there is a history of ovarian cancer in the family.This is because pill suppresses the hormones that naturally stimulate the ovaries.It seems that the longer the pill takes, the lower the risk of ovarian cancer.

Cervical cancer: There is a series of research that suggests that the use of oral contraceptives is independently linked to an increased risk of cervical cancer and that the increase is gradual in the first five years (up to 18%) and then normalizes.

Endometrial (uterus) cancer: The combined pill also protects against uterine cancer, according to a study by The Lancet Oncology Journal .In it, it is noted that it is probably the progesterone that helps here, even more than estrogen.Research suggests that protection against uterine cancer lasts at least 15 years after stopping the pill.

Intestinal cancer: Studies have been It is believed that the pill can also protect against bowel cancer.In general, research evidence suggests that women who have taken the pill have a 20% lower risk of bowel cancer, although it is fair to point out that this relationship is still It requires more research to be sure.

As you can see, there are many advantages and also disadvantages in the use of oral contraceptives.It is a matter of consulting with a specialist and making a decision to know if you deserve, or not, the risk.

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