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Oral contraceptives

Prescription drug.
Category
Prescription drug
Scientific evidence
Low
Number of findings
1
Sources
Our own summaries · Cited studies

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Effect by goal · level of evidence

Life expectancy (risk-benefit balance)

association Low study (A)

Classic estimate (1986): the net effect of the pill on life expectancy is very small; it protects against ovarian and endometrial cancer, but somewhat increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. The balance is much less negative than, for example, tobacco. Old data.

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Drug · Highest evidence: Low · 1 finding

Findings

  • Life expectancy (risk-benefit balance) — association (Low, study). Classic estimate (1986): the net effect of the pill on life expectancy is very small; it protects against ovarian and endometrial cancer, but somewhat increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. The balance is much less negative than, for example, tobacco. Old data. 3523849

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