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Non-contraceptive effects and uses of hormonal contraception
Abstract
Most women feel confident taking the modern combined oestrogen-progestogen oral contraceptive pill (COCPs) but myths
about these drugs still persist. Most non-contraceptive health benefits of COCPs are not widely appreciated, in spite of much
evidence. Controversy still exists over the association between COCP use and breast cancer. Although slightly more breast
cancers are detected in current COCP users they are less advanced in stage and less aggressive in behaviour. This article
discusses the non-contraceptive benefits and uses of hormonal contraception.
South African Family Practice Vol. 49 (7) 2007: pp. 32-33
