I%26#039;m not talking cures here. Some scientists believe that suppressing ovulation may greatly reduce the chance of getting ovarian and uterine cancers. This is because before the 20th century, women had only about 100 periods in their entire life, whereas modern women have up to 5 times as many.

Read this link to learn more:

http://www.gladwell.com/2000/2000_03_10_…

Please read carefully, with your mind open to new ideas.|||Interesting. Too long to read now, but some of the ideas in the article are fascinating. Living with the African tribespeople sounds like an amazing experience.

Not sure what to make of the whole thing about the number of periods.

Oh well, I%26#039;ll keep reading!

Thanks :-)|||Very good article.

I have had many ovarian cystys over the years (polycystic ovarian syndrome)

Yes, I had heard this before, unfortunately the pill isn%26#039;t an option for me due to a side effect it has caused in the past, mind you, it makes perfect sense for anyone who can take the pill to do so as a preventetive!

I wonder how this may relate to this question (probably not at all)

But, female dogs that are desexed at a young age before their first season, NEVER get breast cancer, which is VERY common in dogs that have had litters. Food For Thought?