Contraceptive strategies for reducing the risk of reproductive cancers

FIGO Committee on Contraception, FIGO Committee on Women's Cancer

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)141-151
Number of pages11
JournalInternational Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Volume166
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2024

Keywords

  • cancer
  • contraception
  • gynecology
  • prevention
  • reproductive health

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