Breast Cancer Risk Similar for Progestin-Only and Combination Options.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Health.com
A recent study from the U.K. found that progestin-only methods of birth control carry about the same risk of breast cancer as options containing estrogen. Progestin-only options include birth control pills, implants, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and injections. The risk of breast cancer hormonal contraceptives is still small, and should not be the only factor a person considers when choosing a form of birth control. Hormonal birth control slightly increases the risk of breast cancer, but it has also been shown to reduce the risk of other cancers, including endometrial, uterine, and ovarian cancer.
