breast cancer, IUD
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.
More Research Links IUDs to Breast Cancer Risk
A new study adds to the evidence on hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer. But experts stressed the overall risk remains low.
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
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.
Breast cancer risk linked with hormone-releasing IUD, study finds
Women who used hormone-releasing IUDs were found to have a 40% higher chance of developing breast cancer compared to those who didn’t use hormonal contraceptives, according to a JAMA study.
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.
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Hormonal IUDs Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk
Women younger than 50 who used a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (IUD) had a significantly higher risk of breast ...
What to Know About Working Out With an IUD, According to an Ob-Gyn
Getting an intrauterine device (aka IUD) is a big decision. For all the people who adore their IUDs (myself included), ...
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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.
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IUD insertions can hurt. The CDC advises doctors to do more to reduce the pain
But some of the worst pain that Stewart has ever experienced was getting an IUD inserted in 2017. An intrauterine device, or IUD, is one of the most effective types of birth control, though ...
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Intrauterine Devices: Separating Fact From Fallacy
It is important for clinicians to re-educate themselves and their patients about the importance of the IUD as an option for contraception. The history of the intrauterine device (IUD) goes ...
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 ...
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 ...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Has Lost the Plot
Breast cancer gets incredible PR—but in reality, things are much more grim than they appear. And that can be detrimental to ...