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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2015 · 15 MIN

Podcast 181: Oral Contraceptives’ Role in Reducing Endometrial Cancers

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(Running time: 15 minutes) A study in the Lancet Oncology gathered information from dozens of epidemiological studies to estimate that over 200,000 cases of endometrial cancer have been prevented in the past 10 years as a result of oral contraceptive use. A commentary in the journal offers a remarkable look at weighing the benefits and harms of OCs. We talk with a co-author of that commentary, Dr. Nicolas Wentzensen of the National Cancer Institute. Lancet Oncology study Lancet Oncology comment The post Podcast 181: Oral Contraceptives’ Role in Reducing Endometrial Cancers first appeared on Clinical Conversations.

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(Running time: 15 minutes) A study in the Lancet Oncology gathered information from dozens of epidemiological studies to estimate that over 200,000 cases of endometrial cancer have been prevented in the past 10 years as a result of oral contraceptive use. A commentary in the journal offers a remarkable look at weighing the benefits and harms of OCs. […]

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