Oral contraceptive pills give protection against which of the following cancer ?: (A) Hepatic, (B) Ovary, (C) Cervix, (D) Breast
Answer is B. The incidence of ovarian cancer is reduced by 40% and uterine malignancy by 50% if taken for 1 year, and this effect lasts as long as 10 years after stoppage. The risk decreases with duration of its use. Reference : Shaw's Texbook of Gynaecology 16th edition page no 274