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Jakub Rzepka1, Mariusz Malmur2, Kamil Zalewski2
1Hollycross Cancer Center, Department of Gynecology, Kelce, Poland. kuba.rzepka@gmail.com
Abstract:
Modern methods of diagnosis and treatment allow for better survival outcomes and, more importantly, for higher curability of cancer. Female cancer survivors often need effective advice concerning the choice of birth control methods. The majority of gynecologists are reluctant to propose anything other than barrier methods due to lack of information concerning safe use of more effective contraceptives. The aim of the paper was to summarize indications and contraindications to different methods of contraception available to cancer survivors in Poland.
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