Endometrial cancer and contraception

The risk of endometrial cancer is decreased in users of combined hormonal methods of contraception and IUDs.

All methods of contraception except for IUDs can be used in individuals awaiting treatment for endometrial cancer. If already in place, an IUD can remain in place while awaiting treatment for endometrial cancer. Levonorgestrel-releasing IUDs are sometimes used to treat low-grade endometrial cancer in the specialist setting for individuals wishing to preserve fertility.