Hormonal IUDs increase risk of breast cancer nearly the same as hormonal pills, study finds
While taking hormonal birth control -- whether orally or through an IUD -- may raise the risk of breast cancer, the risk is small and must be weighed against the benefits of hormonal birth control individually, on a case-by-case basis. Women should talk with their health care provider.
Study links coil to increased risk of breast cancer
Research has found that prolonged use of the contraceptive pill slightly increases breast cancer risk, but it was thought that using the coil would not increase breast cancer risk because of the much lower levels of hormone exposure to the whole body.
Some IUDs May Raise The Odds for Breast Cancer, But Overall Risk Remains Low
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) may raise the chances of a breast cancer diagnosis for women who use the hormonal birth control method, but that risk remains low, new research finds. In the study of 150,000 Danish women,
Certain IUDs Linked to Higher Breast Cancer Risk, Yet Overall Risk Remains Minimal
Recent research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that women using hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) may face a 40% higher chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Some IUDs linked to higher rates of breast cancer, but overall risk remains low
A new study adds to a growing set of evidence that women who use hormonal birth control have higher rates of breast cancer, but experts have stressed that the overall risk remains low.
Biden to Propose That Insurers Cover Over-the-Counter Birth Control
The new rules under the Affordable Care Act would include emergency contraception, a newly approved nonprescription birth ...
Radiologist Reveals What She Does to Look Out for Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women, proving fatal for roughly one in 40 of those affected. The earlier the cancer is identified, the more likely it is to be treated ...
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Hormonal IUDs Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk
During follow-up of almost 7 years, hormone-releasing IUD use conferred a 40% higher risk of breast cancer. The data showed a ...
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Louisiana Has Criminalized Abortion Pills. This Doctor Fears More States Will Follow.
"It's really a dangerous slippery slope when we have legislation that interferes with what we know to be evidence-based ...
Intrauterine Devices Market Predicted To Grow At 3.5% CAGR, Reaching $8.67 Billion By 2032
Intrauterine Devices Market Growing consciousness of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) is driving the <a target=_blank href ...
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Freeda the IUD makes stop on the Decatur Square
Freeda, a 20-foot inflatable intrauterine device [IUD], visited the Decatur Square on Friday, Oct. 18, as state leaders advocated for maintaining access to contraception.
3 Things You May Not Know About Birth Control After Pregnancy
In the haze of postpartum and caring for a newborn, remembering to stay on top of your birth control can be overwhelming. An ...
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Baccam: Nunn’s new abortion stance doesn’t match his record
Iowa is under a near-total abortion ban, and Democratic challenger Lanon Baccam is trying to make it US Rep. Zach Nunn’s ...
Hologic Adds Gynesonics' Sonata System In $350M Acquisition To Boost Fibroid Treatments
On Monday, Hologic Inc (NASDAQ:HOLX) agreed to acquire Gynesonics, Inc. for approximately $350 million. Gynesonics is a ...
More mobile clinics are bringing long-acting birth control to rural areas
Rural mobile programs aren’t as efficient or profitable as brick-and-mortar clinics. That’s because staff members may have to ...