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Contraceptives and cancer risks in BRCA1/2 pathogenic variant carriers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Human reproduction update - 1 Mar 2023
van Bommel Majke H D, IntHout Joanna, Veldmate Guus, Kets C Marleen, de Hullu Joanne A, van Altena Anne M, Harmsen Marline G
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Increasing numbers of BReast CAncer (BRCA) 1 or 2 pathogenic variant (PV) carriers, who have an inherited predisposition to breast and ovarian cancer, are being identified. Among these women, data regarding the effects of contraception on cancer risks are unclear and various guidelines provide various recommendations. OBJECTIVE AND RATIONALE: We aim to optimize counselling regarding contraception for...
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