Reproductive factors, oral contraceptives and risk of malignant melanoma: Western Canada Melanoma Study
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- 1 December 1985
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in British Journal of Cancer
- Vol. 52 (6) , 901-907
- https://doi.org/10.1038/bjc.1985.275
Abstract
A study of 361 female melanoma patients and age matched controls was conducted in the four western provinces of Canada. Analysis of reproductive factors showed a significant negative association between number of livebirths and risk of melanoma. The relationship persisted for superficial spreading melanomas after adjustment for host pigmentation factors, freckling, and educational status. An inverse association between bilateral oophorectomy and risk of superficial spreading melanoma was also seen. No association was found between risk of melanoma and age at first birth, age at menarche and age at natural menopause. No association was found between risk of superficial spreading or nodular melanoma and use of either oral contraceptives or menopausal oestrogens.Keywords
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