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YEAR: 1993

CATEGORY: Contraception (Birth Control) and Family Planning

TITLE

Impact of contraception on gynecologic cancers.

AUTHORS

Herbst AL; Berek JS

SOURCE

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY. 1993 Jun;168(6 Pt

2):1980-5.

ABSTRACT

In considering the appropriate contraceptive method for a particular woman, the potential effect of that method on her

risk of developing cancer of the breast, cervix, endometrium, or ovary is crucial. Among the most closely studies of

the risk factors for gynecologic neoplasm has been the potential role of contraceptives, especially oral

contraceptives (OCs), IUDs, and injectable progestins. Physicians need to consider the potential impact of these

agents in the disease process, therapy for the disease, future fertility, and the health of the fetus. Although much of

the epidemiologic data is inconsistent and difficult to interpret, most studies find no association between OC use

and increase risk of breast cancer, except possibly in young women (<45 years of age) with prolonged use. OC use

may protect against benign breast disease. Data concerning OC use and cervical neoplasm are confounded by

several interacting variables, the most important of which is that OC users tend to have more Papanicolaou smears

than nonusers. Some studies have indicated an increased risk of 2-4-fold after 10 years of use. OC use provides

clear protection against endometrial and ovarian cancer, an effect that persists for years after discontinuation. Less

data have been collected regarding the relationship between IUDs and injectable hormone preparations and various

types of cancer. No evidence suggests that the IUD predisposes to the development of preneoplastic conditions of

the cervix, nor to endometrial or ovarian cancer. A reliable form of contraception is indicated in women with cancer of

any kind that may require chemotherapy or radiation, because these treatments can have adverse effects on the

fetus, especially if given during the first trimester. (PubHealth.info Document ID: CONT2T 4550-06)

PubHealth.info NOTE: The author(s) of this article titled, "Impact of contraception on gynecologic cancers.", is(are)

Herbst AL; Berek JS. The source of this article is "AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY.

1993 Jun;168(6 Pt 2):1980-5.". This article was published in 1993 in English language(s). (PubHealth.info®

Document ID: CONT2T 4550-06. All rights reserved with PubHealth.info) PIN: 9550

This article is peer-reviewed.

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