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Oral contraceptives are pills containing hormones which are taken in order to prevent pregnancy occurring. They prevent pregnancy by preventing the sperm from reaching the egg and so prevent fertilisation of the egg. They do this in three ways:
Studies have provided consistent evidence that the risk of both breast cancer and cervical cancer is increased in women who use the combined pill, however, the risks of endometrial, ovarian and colorectal cancers are reduced.
The link between breast cancer and the hormones oestrogen and progesterone which are found in the combined pill is not clear, however, it is known that these hormones can cause a growth increase in some breast cancers which may explain why taking the pill increases the risk of breast cancer.
There are factors which may add to the risk of developing breast cancer whilst taking the pill. These factors include the following:
As mentioned earlier, it has been noted that taking the contraceptive pill may actually reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, endometrial cancer, and ovarian cancer:
Endometrial cancer - it has been shown that the pill can reduce your risk of endometrial cancer and the longer that you take the pill the lower your risk becomes. In addition, the risk reduction remains for at least 10 years after you stop taking the pill.
It has also been suggested that the use of an intrauterine device (IUD) can also help reduce the risk of endometrial cancer
Naturally occurring oestrogen and progesterone can stimulate the growth and development of some cancers and so it is likely that their synthetic equivalent found in the pill could act in the same way; this would explain the increased risk of breast and cervical cancer from taking the pill
Researchers have now proposed a few reasons why the same hormones may actually reduce the risk of some cancers. These include the following:
There are a variety of hormonal birth control medications available. They include the following:
It is believed that the risks of developing breast cancer that is associated with the combined pill may also be associated with other hormonal contraception
Whilst it is considered that the pill has some associated risk of increasing the chance of developing cancer, they are not the same risks as may have existed with the older types of pills which contained higher levels of hormones. Newer pills have much lower levels of hormone and represent a small increased risk of developing breast cancer.
This needs to be taken in context. Safe, effective birth control is vital to many women; not only does the pill prevent unwanted pregnancy, but it is also a useful treatment for acne, premenstrual syndrome, heavy periods and mood swings alongside reducing the risk of some cancers.
It is up to each individual to make an informed decision and balance the risk according to their age, lifestyle, family history and general health
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Combined oral contraceptive pill
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Low dose combined contraceptive pill
Combined oral contraceptive pill
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Low dose combined contraceptive pill
Combined oral contraceptive pill
Combined oral contraceptive pill
Combined oral contraceptive pill
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