Use of oral contraceptives and risk of pancreatic cancer in women: A recalculated meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies

Abstract

In a recent systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies, the author found potential errors in the selection and extraction processes. The recalculated summary relative risks and the results of a dose-response meta-analysis showed that oral contraceptive use may not be associated with the risk of pancreatic cancer in women.

Keywords: Meta-analysis; Oral contraceptives; Pancreas neoplasms; Risk assessment; Risk factor; Systematic review.