Different Cervical Cancer Risk with Copper vs Hormonal IUDs
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Dr. Spotnitz Matthew E. Spotnitz, MD, MPH Departments of Biomedical Informatics and Obstetrics and Gynecology Columbia University Medical Center Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics, and Medical Informatics Services New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? Response: Our take home message is that copper and hormonal IUDs may have different physiological effects on the female genitourinary system. MedicalResearch.com: What are the main findings? Response: Consequently, the risk of cervical neoplasms may be different for copper and hormonal IUD users. MedicalResearch.com: What should readers take away from your report? Response: Our findings may help patients and healthcare providers make informed decisions about whether the benefits of hormonal IUD use, compared to copper IUD use, are greater than the risks. MedicalResearch.com: What recommendations do you have for future research as a result of this work? Response: We intend to run this analysis on other databases in the Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics (OHDSI) network. No disclosures Citation: Relative Risk of Cervical Neoplasms Among Copper and Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine System Users Spotnitz, Matthew E. MD, MPH; Natarajan, Karthik PhD; Ryan, Patrick B. PhD; Westhoff, Carolyn L. MD, MSc Obstetrics & Gynecology: February 2020 - Volume 135 - Issue 2 - p 319-327 doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000003656 https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/fulltext/2020/02000/relative_risk_of_cervical_neoplasms_among_copper.11.aspx The information on MedicalResearch.com is provided for educational purposes only, and is in no way intended to diagnose, cure, or treat any medical or other condition. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health and ask your doctor any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. In addition to all other limitations and disclaimers in this agreement, service provider and its third party providers disclaim any liability or loss in connection with the content provided on this website. Read the full article