Fewer Deaths from Ovarian Disease Have Been Recorded Due to Pill, Study Suggests
A remarkable change in ovarian cancer deaths trend has been observed between years 2002 and 2012
Recent study shows that hormonal birth control pills have helped decrease the rate of women who acquire ovarian cancer. Other factors have not yet been taken into account, but the evidences of frequent use of the pill showed positive effects to the user.
The research findings were published Tuesday in the Annals of Oncology.
Decline in Ovary Cancer Deaths
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Scientists examined the prevalence of ovarian cancer death counts in more than 30 different countries from years 1970 to 2012. They found out that a there's a consistent decline of death rates in the recent century.
They found that the statistics recorded in years 2002 and 2012 are quite impressive. In 2002, ovarian cancer deaths have marked up to 5.76 deaths in every 100,000 women. In 2012, researchers found a remarkable drop of 16 percent in death count. That is, 4.85 deaths in every 100,000 women.
Researchers concluded that the oral contraceptives play a major role in lessening the number of deaths due to ovarian cancer. They have noted this as they have found the decline in particular groups of women.
According to the authors of the study, the trend was seen in young and middle-aged women in Northern Europe, UK, and USA. The authors also noted that these are the countries with high use of oral contraceptives among women. These are also the countries which learned about the product first.
Women Push for Free Access of Pill
Concerns and suggestions arise about the acquisition of the pill. Some say that the oral contraceptive should now be free and available for all women.
The pill does not only help women with possible ovarian cancer death. It also helps them with life-long decisions such as having a child. This pushes women to attain their desired economic opportunities as some pregnancies come unexpected.
Having unexpected pregnancy has domino effects on a woman's life. If a woman is not financially ready to have a child, this will pose a longer effect on her financial status. Another is the decision to abort the child. Aborting has some psychological and emotional effects which may affect how a woman functions for the rest of her life.
Some critics say that the only hindrance for women to have full access of the pill are anti-choice groups who are against oral contraceptives and birth control methods as they see this as something equivalent to abortion.
Those who are pro-choice say that these methods are helpful to eliminate abortion cases. They also added that the pills also help women control their future paths.
