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In preventing cancer, progesterone only pills or combination birth control pills?
Hello, my girlfriend has PCOS. If she takes the combination birht control pill, will this be effetcive enough to prevent cancer such as endometrial cancer. I heard that progesterone only birth control pills are better. Please help. Thanks.
but what is better for pcos and preventing endometrial cancer? Combination pills or progesterone only pills?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
There is a correlation between PCOS and development of endometrial cancer (in later life), in women who do not have a regular menstrual bleed. It is necessary to have periods at least four times in a year for PCOS women.
Oral contraceptives are not prescribed solely for cancer prevention, although this is an added benefit for women who take birth control pills for contraceptive purposes.
There are no clear guidelines for preventing endometrial cancer. However, doctors recommend a healthy diet and exercise to help control weight and blood pressure.
Overall, however, the risks of endometrial and ovarian cancer appear to be reduced with the use of oral contraceptives, - whereas the risks of breast, cervical, and liver cancer appear to be increased.
The answer is based on information provided. Exact advice is not possible without a proper examination and investigations. You are requested to consult your Doctor. Take care and keep us posted.
There is a correlation between PCOS and development of endometrial cancer (in later life), in women who do not have a regular menstrual bleed. It is necessary to have periods at least four times in a year for PCOS women.
Oral contraceptives are not prescribed solely for cancer prevention, although this is an added benefit for women who take birth control pills for contraceptive purposes.
There are no clear guidelines for preventing endometrial cancer. However, doctors recommend a healthy diet and exercise to help control weight and blood pressure.
Overall, however, the risks of endometrial and ovarian cancer appear to be reduced with the use of oral contraceptives, - whereas the risks of breast, cervical, and liver cancer appear to be increased.
The answer is based on information provided. Exact advice is not possible without a proper examination and investigations. You are requested to consult your Doctor. Take care and keep us posted.
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