Oxford study confirms link between birth control and breast cancer

Oxford study confirms link between birth control and breast cancer

Research by Oxford University has shown that any type of hormonal contraceptive may increase the risk of breast cancer by 25 per cent.

What is the association between birth control pills and breast cancer: Results of new study published

The authors of the new study stressed that the increased risk of breast cancer should be weighed against the benefits of hormonal contraceptives, including the protection they provide against other forms of cancer in women.