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Oral contraceptives - A to Z

The PillThis page links to content about oral contraceptives ('the Pill') and cancer. 

Oral contraceptives contain synthetic hormones - high levels of our own natural hormones can increase our risk of cancer - so there has been research into the Pill and cancer.

Scientists have found that the Pill increases the risk of cervical and breast cancers, and protects against ovarian and womb cancers.

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Oral contraceptives is a sub-category of Causes of cancer and Hormones

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