The Guardian online have today released an article about how taking the contraceptive pill reduces the chances of women getting ovarian cancer.
See the full story at Guardian Unlimited.
This is a positive step towards changing people's attitude towards the contraceptive pill which has caused much controversy as people have tried to weigh up the pros and cons of taking it over the years.
It is believed that the pill can protect women from ovarian cancer for up to 30 years after they stop taking it. The Guardian writes: "Those who take it for 15 years cut their risk by half."
This is undoubtedly good news but the new research doesn't go into much depth about the risks concerned with taking the pill, which women need to be aware of before they make their decision. This is especially important at the moment with talks of the contraceptive pill being made available over the counter so I think more needs to be done to make women aware of what exactly the pill is all about and the pros and cons it carries with it.
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