title: Long-term health risks and benefits of oral contraceptive use.
abstract: The contraceptive effect of oral contraceptive use provides an important health benefit, particularly in developing countries, where the risks of pregnancy and childbearing are increased. Several important noncontraceptive health benefits of oral contraceptive use include the prevention of endometrial and ovarian cancers. Data are generally reassuring concerning the risks of oral contraceptive use, which include cardiovascular disease and breast and cervical cancer.
authors.affiliation: Division of Reproductive Health, Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, Georgia.
authors.forename: H B
authors.initials: HB
authors.lastname: Peterson
authors.forename: N C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D003276:Contraceptives, Oral