Article
BRCA mutation carriers' perception about benefits and risks associated with combined hormonal contraceptives use.
The European journal of contraception & reproductive health care : the official journal of the European Society of Contraception - 1 Dec 2022
Grandi Giovanni, Monari Francesca, Boggio Sola Valentina, Cortesi Laura, Toss Angela, Del Savio Maria Chiara, Melotti Chiara, Centurioni Maria Grazia, Gustavino Claudio, Varesco Liliana, Facchinetti Fabio, Barra Fabio
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the actual perceptions about combined hormonal contraceptives (CHCs) use in BRCA mutation carriers in comparison to women from the general population. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional, observational study involving two Italian referral centres for hereditary cancers. An identical questionnaire investigating how CHC use could affect the risk of developing some types of cancer, specific...
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