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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]https://www.ceu.ox.ac.uk/news/any-type-of-hormonal-contraceptive-may-increase-risk-of-breast-cancer#:~:text=An%20analysis%20of%20data%20by,higher%20risk%20of%20breast%20cancer.

I like to see what the researchers say across the pond where Big Pharma doesn’t dictate research and sales.

In short: all hormonal contraceptives increase your risk of breast cancer.

Educate yourself and evaluate whether condoms and the calendar might be a better approach. [/quote]

Did you read the conclusions published by the authors of the study in the very link?

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Kirstin Pirie, statistical programmer at Oxford Population Health, and one of the lead authors, said ‘The findings suggest that current or recent use of all types of progestogen-only contraceptives is associated with a slight increase in breast cancer risk, similar to that associated with use of combined oral contraceptives. Given that a person’s underlying risk of developing breast cancer increases with advancing age, the absolute excess risk of breast cancer associated with either type of oral contraceptive will be smaller in women who use it at younger ages. These excess risks must, however, be viewed in the context of the well-established benefits of contraceptive use in women's reproductive years.’

Senior Health Information Manager at Cancer Research UK, Claire Knight, said ‘Combined and progestogen-only hormonal contraception can increase the risk of breast cancer, but the risk is small. Women who are most likely to be using contraception are under the age of 50, where the risk of breast cancer is even lower. For anyone looking to lower their cancer risk, not smoking, eating a healthy balanced diet, drinking less alcohol, and keeping a healthy weight will have the most impact. There are lots of possible benefits to using contraception, as well as other risks not related to cancer. That’s why deciding to take them is a personal choice and should be done after speaking to your doctor so you can make a decision that is right for you.’[/quote]

Are you going to pay attention to that, since you linked to it?[/quote]

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