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Q: breast cancer and hormones

asked by: meow3036 on June 17th, 2009

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I am 39, started my periods at age 10 and have had 2 children both before age 30. What are the risks of using the implantable birth control method with someone who has a family hx of breast ca? My mother, aunt and 1st cousin have all had breast ca. (my mother passed away 30 years ago, but aunt and cousin are fine now) Currently I am on oral pills, but want to get away from that and wonder if the implant is less of a risk.

Thank you for your reply,

Amy

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MandMs

replied on June 19th, 2009

Extremely eHealthy

According to the new clinical studies, the link between hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer is less present, and with the use of new combination of hormones in OCs the risk for breast cancer in women with family history of breast cancer is almost equal with the one in women without family history of breast cancer.
Contraceptive implants have the same side effect, an increased risk for breast cancer.
If you are really concerned, try to switch to not hormonal method of contraception.

meow3036

replied on June 19th, 2009

New User

Thank you for your reply, but I was really looking for an experienced medical professionals reply to my situation.

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