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Why do birth control pills and childbirth continue to protect against uterine cancer for years after you stop taking the pills or give birth?

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LESS STIMULATION OF : The uterus is continually stimulated except during pregnancy, and less stimulated on low dose birth control treatment.

Answered 8/27/2013

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