TABLE 1 .
Frequently used abbreviations and terms (listed alphabetically)
| Abbreviations | Terms |
|---|---|
| ABC link | Abortion–breast cancer link |
| CEE(s) | Conjugated equine estrogen(s) |
| CHD | Coronary heart disease |
| CHRT | Combined hormone replacement therapy |
| CI | Confidence Interval |
| COC(s) | Combined oral contraceptive(s) |
| EC | Emergency contraception |
| ECP(s) | Emergency contraception pill(s) |
| ERT | Estrogen replacement therapy |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| FFTP | First full-term pregnancy |
| HRT | Hormone replacement therapy |
| IA(s) | Induced abortion(s) |
| IARC | International Agency for Research on Cancer |
| MPA | Medroxyprogesterone acetate |
| OC(s) | Oral contraceptive(s) |
| OR | Odds ratio |
| OTC | Over-the-counter |
| POC(s) | Progestin-only contraceptive(s) |
| RR | Relative Risk |
| WHI | Women's Health Initiative |
| WHO | World Health Organization |