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Review
. 2024 Jul;166(1):141-151.
doi: 10.1002/ijgo.15567. Epub 2024 May 9.

Contraceptive strategies for reducing the risk of reproductive cancers

A R Aliabadi  1   2 , Sarikapan Wilailak  3 , Orla McNally  4 , Jonathan S Berek  5 , Aparna Sridhar  2 ; FIGO Committee on Contraception; FIGO Committee on Women's Cancer
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Contraceptive strategies for reducing the risk of reproductive cancers

A R Aliabadi et al. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2024 Jul.

Abstract

Reproductive cancers, encompassing various malignancies like endometrial, ovarian, cervical cancer, and gestational trophoblastic neoplasia, pose a significant global health burden. Understanding their patterns is vital for effective prevention and management. Contraceptives show a protective effect against some of these cancers. This clinical guidance document aims to elucidate the disease burden of reproductive cancers and the evidence supporting contraceptive methods in prevention and management. Regional disparities in incidence and mortality highlight the urgent need for targeted interventions, particularly in low-resource settings. Healthcare providers must weigh individual risk profiles and medical eligibility criteria when discussing contraceptive options. Enhanced health literacy through direct patient education is essential for leveraging low-cost behavioral interventions to mitigate reproductive cancer risks.

Keywords: cancer; contraception; gynecology; prevention; reproductive health.

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