Combined and progestagen-only hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer risk: A UK nested case-control study and meta-analysis.
<h4>Background</h4>Current or recent use of combined oral contraceptives (containing oestrogen+progestagen) has been associated with a small increase in breast cancer risk. Progestagen-only contraceptive use is increasing, but information on associated risks is limited. We aimed to asses...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | Danielle Fitzpatrick, Kirstin Pirie, Gillian Reeves, Jane Green, Valerie Beral |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2023-03-01
|
| Series: | PLoS Medicine |
| Online Access: | https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1004188&type=printable |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
Similar Items
-
The effect of progestagens on immunological risk factors of preterm birth
by: N. N. Elizarova, et al.
Published: (2019-12-01) -
Non-contraceptive effects and uses of hormonal contraception
by: A. Mouton
Published: (2007-07-01) -
Oral contraceptives and menopausal hormone therapy as breast cancer risk categories
by: I. V. Vуsotskaya, et al.
Published: (2019-09-01) -
The Effects of Carazolol Injection During Mating Following Progestagen Administration on Conception Rate in Lactating Lacaune Ewes
by: Metehan Kutlu, et al.
Published: (2025-03-01) -
Developments with hormonal contraceptives for elephants
by: Aarde, van
Published: (1996-12-01)