This report   represents   the   regression   of   colorectal   adenomas   with   the   use   of estrogen/progesterone compounds   ⁽⁷⁴⁾.

Ever users of oral contraceptives do not benefit from a long-term reduction in colorectal cancer,  although current and recent use may confer some protection.  Women who have used HRT appear to have important reductions in their risk of colorectal cancer, especially while using these hormones. 

Further study is needed in order to determine how long any benefits last and whether these are stronger in women exposed to both classes of exogenous hormones ⁽⁷⁵⁾.

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Rosa Sabatini and Giuseppe Loverro
Dept. Obstetrics and Gynecology,
General Hospital Policlinico-University of Bari, Italy
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