Cancer and Contraception

Publication Date: May 1, 2012
Last Updated: March 14, 2022

Recommendations

Combined hormonal contraceptive methods (containing estrogen and progestin) should be avoided by women with active cancer or who have been treated for cancer in the last 6 months due to the increased risk of VTE. (A)
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Overview

Title

Cancer and Contraception

Authoring Organization

Society of Family Planning