Birth control pills may offer long-term protection against endometrial and ovarian cancer

https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/birth-control-pills-reduce-endometrial-and-ovarian-cancer

Full article: https://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/content/81/4/1153

A large study showed that birth control pills may protect against endometrial and ovarian cancers, even years after use was discontinued. (posted 6/1/21)

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