The Anti-Cancer Benefit of Modern Birth Control Pills

Scientists have long established a link between birth control pills and reduced risk of ovarian cancer. More recently, a 2018 study revealed that the latest versions of oral contraceptives offer even more protection.

According to the authors of the study, the new and improved pills typically have lower doses of estrogen and older progestogens in comparison to previous versions of the pill.

The researchers examined the effect of new versions of birth control pills on the rates of ovarian cancer in young women. “We found a reduced risk of ovarian cancer in current or recent users of hormonal contraceptives than …read more