title: Oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy may protect against colorectal cancer.
mesh_terms: D001695:Biology; D003267:Contraception; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D019049:Developed Countries; D004064:Digestive System; D004194:Disease; D005060:Europe; D005193:Family Planning Services; D020249:Hormone Replacement Therapy; D007558:Italy; D008099:Liver; D009369:Neoplasms; D010827:Physiology; D012106:Research; D012307:Risk Factors; D013223:Statistics as Topic; D013812:Therapeutics
chemical_list: D003276:Contraceptives, Oral
keywords: Biology; Cancer; Contraception; Contraceptive Methods--beneficial effects; Correlation Studies; Developed Countries; Diseases; Europe; Family Planning; Gastrointestinal Effects; Hepatic Effects; Hormone Replacement Therapy--beneficial effects; Italy; Mediterranean Countries; Neoplasms; Oral Contraceptives--beneficial effects; Physiology; Research Methodology; Risk Factors; Southern Europe; Statistical Studies; Studies; Treatment