Patient's question:
My boyfriend doesn't have the habit of using condoms, so I have to take birth control pills all the time. But recently, I heard from a friend that taking emergency contraception pills frequently can lead to uterine fibroids. Is that true? What should I do to prevent this situation?Doctor's answer:
How birth control pills can increase the risk of cancer has not yet been fully explained. However, according to the recent announcement by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, birth control pills containing estrogen and progesterone can reduce the risk of ovarian cancer and endometrial cancer, but they may increase the risk of cervical cancer, breast cancer, and liver cancer. Dr. Peters from Germany believes that cervical cancer is caused by a virus contracted during sexual activity, and women who take birth control pills generally have a lower frequency of sexual activity compared to those who do not take birth control pills. Dr. Sex's view: Buy more condoms, use fewer pills. In addition to treating uterine fibroids, patients are advised to pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a joyful mood at all times to enhance their physical fitness and slow down the recovery process.