A 28-year-old woman has been taking a COC for 5 years. She attends asking about the effect of CHC on colorectal cancer risk. What is the evidence?...

Question

A 28-year-old woman has been taking a COC for 5 years. She attends asking about the effect of CHC on colorectal cancer risk. What is the evidence?

Accepted Answer

CHC use is associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer

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CHC increases colorectal cancer risk

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CHC has no effect on colorectal cancer

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The effect depends on the progestogen type

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Only the combined patch protects against colorectal cancer

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): CHC Reduced Colorectal Cancer Risk