Oral Contraceptives and Breast Cancer Risk

Millions of women have turned to oral contraceptives to help prevent unwanted pregnancy as well as treat ovarian cysts, reduce bad cramps, and manage an unpredictable period. However, some studies have found a link between oral contraceptives and increased breast cancer risk. Breast cancer claimed an estimated 40,820 lives in 2006 alone, so this link should not be ignored. Doctors and scientists generally agree that one cause of breast cancer is hormonal problems. Prolonged

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