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Contraceptive strategies for reducing the risk of reproductive cancers.

Contraceptive strategies for reducing the risk of reproductive cancers. International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics Aliabadi, A. R., Wilailak, S., McNally, O., Berek, J. S., Sridhar, A., FIGO Committee on Contraception, FIGO Committee on Women's Cancer, Sheffield, J., Kasliwal, A., Musinguzi, J., Gonzalez, C. C., Ahsan, A., Mola, G., Roy, P., Lam, W., Serrano, M. A., Askew, I., Ten Hoope-Bender, P., Tyson, N., Townsend, J., Makins, A., Fuchs-Montgomery, N., Cobley, B., Kehoe, S., Pomerantz, T., Lindeque, G., Anorlu, R., Scambia, G., Okamoto, A., Schmalfeldt, B., Pareja, R., Berek, J., Creutzberg, C., Mutch, D., Matias-Guiu, X., Fotopoulou, C. 2024

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.

View details for DOI 10.1002/ijgo.15567

View details for PubMedID 38725288