Contraceptive pills may prevent some cancers

Contraceptive pills are drugs that contain hormones (estrogen and progesterone) used to prevent pregnancy.

Latest research from the University of Aberdeen shows that women who had used oral contraceptive pills may not have ovarian, endometrial and colorectal cancer.

The study found no connection between the use of contraceptive pills and risk of having cancer later in life.

Central for Disease and Control and Prevention says 16 percent of women in the United States are using oral contraceptive pills.

The protective benefits of using contraceptive pills during reproductive age can last for 30 years.