Xue-Feng Jiao, Hailong Li, Linan Zeng, Huazhen Yang, Yao Hu, Yuanyuan Qu, Wenwen Chen, Yajing Sun, Wei Zhang, Xiaoxi Zeng, Lingli Zhang
PURPOSE: To examine the associations between use of statins and risks of various ovarian, uterine, and cervical diseases, including ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cyst, polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, endometrial hyperplasia, endometrial polyp, and cervical polyp. METHODS: We conducted a cohort study among female participants in the UK Biobank. Information on the use of statins was collected through verbal interview. Outcome information was obtained by linking to national cancer registry data and hospital inpatient data...
February 28, 2024: European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology