Background: Contraceptives play a crucial role in women's reproductive health, their hormonal components may be linked to cancer risks, specifically breast, and gynecological cancers. Given the high usage rates of hormonal contraceptives, it is vital to systematically evaluate their potential impact on cancer outcomes, especially among women with a family history of gynecological cancers.
Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the evidence on the association between modern contraceptive use and the risk of breast and reproductive cancers (ovarian, endometrial, and cervical cancer) among women of reproductive age, to inform healthcare providers, women, and program managers about cancer outcomes related to contraceptive use.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev
September 2024
Background: Contraceptive use is the principal method by which women avoid unintended pregnancy. An unintended pregnancy can induce long-term distress related to the medical, emotional, and social consequences of carrying that pregnancy to term.
Objectives: This review investigates the effects of modern contraception techniques such as birth control pills, long-acting reversible contraceptives (e.