Birth Control as a Preventative Factor Against Cancer

Presenter Information

Alexzondra Mattson, Ferrum College

Date

Spring 2020

Description

Major longitudinal epidemiological studies researching the relationship between combined oral contraceptives (COCs) and cancer were examined. The major findings from four of these studies are examined. Based on these findings, COCs are protective against endometrial, ovarian, and colorectal cancer; any slightly elevated risk of breast cancer that appears while on COCs disappears after 5 years of discontinuing use.

Comments

This poster based on individual research project.

Presentation Type

Poster

This document is currently not available here.

Share

COinS
 

Birth Control as a Preventative Factor Against Cancer

Major longitudinal epidemiological studies researching the relationship between combined oral contraceptives (COCs) and cancer were examined. The major findings from four of these studies are examined. Based on these findings, COCs are protective against endometrial, ovarian, and colorectal cancer; any slightly elevated risk of breast cancer that appears while on COCs disappears after 5 years of discontinuing use.