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Could use of the intrauterine deuice (IUD) increase the risk of breast cancer?

April 26, 2017breast cancer increase Intrauterine IUD risk

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Could use of the intrauterine deuice (IUD) increase the risk of breast cancer?

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The IUD does not stop ovulation20. It theoretically causes many abortions of unknown gestational (pre-birth) age. IUD use may thus increase a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer because early abortions have the potential to elevate a woman’s risk of breast cancer. This author is unaware of any long-term studies on the IUD’s carcinogenic potential regarding breast cancer.