Trends in oral contraceptive and intrauterine device use among reproductive-aged women in the US from 1999 to 2017.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Since the 1960s, increasing oral contraceptive (OC) use has mirrored decreasing ovarian cancer incidence. The impact of intrauterine devices (IUDs) on cancer risk is less well established. With improved access and increased options, we must consider how changing usage can affect cancer risks.

Methods

Nationally representative data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES, 1999-2016) and the National Survey for Family Growth (NSFG, 2006-2017) were used to evaluate contraceptive use over time in premenopausal women (NHANES n = 13,179; NSFG n = 26,262). Trends were assessed overall and by race, age, pregnancy history, education, and body mass index.

Results

The average annual absolute increase in self-reported IUD use was 0.81% (NSFG), wh

SUBMITTER: King LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8096680 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature