Oral Contraceptives May Lower Ovarian Cancer Risk

A large-scale study suggests that birth control pills and childbirth could significantly reduce ovarian cancer risk

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A new machine-learning analysis of over 221,000 women in the UK Biobank suggests that using oral contraceptives and having more live births may significantly reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. Researchers identified key factors influencing risk, including genetic predisposition, reproductive history, and lifestyle habits, raising the possibility …