The study is published in the British Journal of Cancer.

It adds weight to previous research suggesting factors like the Pill and pregnancy can impact on cancer risk by changing the level of hormones in the body.

Dr Richard Edmondson of the Northern Institute for Cancer Research at the University of Newcastle, said: “Women may be reassured to know that the oral contraceptive is not only an effective contraceptive but can have the added benefit of reducing their risk of ovarian cancer.

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These results are important because most women don’t know that taking the Pill or getting pregnant can help reduce their risk of ovarian cancer later on in life”

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University of Oxford
“This is however balanced against a slightly increased risk of developing breast cancer.

“To put this in context, it is estimated that if 100,000 women use the Pill for 10 years or more, there will be 50 more breast cancers than would have otherwise occurred, but 12 fewer ovarian cancers.

“This may be particularly important for women with an increased risk of ovarian cancer in their family.”

Susanne Ludgate, MHRA clinical director of devices, said: “We’re concerned that there may be a number of self-test kits being sold online that may not be compliant with the relevant piece of legislation and we’re urging people not to consider the internet as a method of anonymous testing.

“These kits may be unreliable and there is a significant risk they could be providing the user with a false result.

“The instructions for use might also be incorrect or confusing and not adequate for someone trying to use the kit in their home.”

She said people should check for the “CE mark”, which shows the tests have been approved.

The Health Protection Agency has contacted those known to have ordered the kits.

Dr Fortune Ncube, from the HPA’s blood borne viruses department, said: “If anybody feels they have put themselves at risk they should contact their local GP or go to their most convenient GUM clinic, where they can receive a full screen for all STIs, including HIV.

“Rapid and confidential tests, as well as sexual health advice, are available through the NHS without charge.”

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