Pill 'cuts ovarian cancer risk'

Taking the Pill for 10 years can almost halve a woman’s risk of ovarian cancer, new research has shown.
Using oral contraceptives for any length of time was associated with a 15% reduction in cancer risk.
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SUBSCRIBETaking the Pill for 10 years can almost halve a woman’s risk of ovarian cancer, new research has shown.
Using oral contraceptives for any length of time was associated with a 15% reduction in cancer risk.
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