Can taking the Pill increase the risk of breast cancer?
There are new concerns about the risk of the oral contraceptive pill before a woman has her first child. Combined findings from medical studies showed using the pill for 4 years or more before the first full-term pregnancy was associated with a slightly increased risk of pre-menopausal breast cancer. Bearing in mind, there are known benefits of the pill, such as protection against uterine and ovarian cancers. It is important to discuss these issues with the doctor.