Oral contraceptives - A to Z
This 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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Latest Oral contraceptives news from Cancer Research UK
- Press Release: Pill and pregnancy have biggest effects on ovarian cancer risk
26 October 2011 - Press Release: The pill gives long-lasting protection against ovarian cancer
25 January 2008 - News story: Oral contraceptive pill may be associated with breast cancer risk says study
1 November 2006 - Press Release: Use of the pill linked to cervical cancer
3 April 2003
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