The Birth Control Mini Pill Could Increase Your Risk For Breast Cancer, According To A New Study
More and more research reveals that common hormonal contraception has negative effects on our health, and a recent study adds that the birth control mini pill could increase your risk for breast cancer.
Most women have taken hormonal contraception at some point in their life, even if it wasn't for preventing pregnancy. In fact, the Guttmacher Institute found that almost 60% of women take the birth control pill for something other than pregnancy prevention, such as heavy periods, acne, cramps, etc. But more and more women are starting to understand that the birth control pill can have some negative effects on their day-to-day health that they aren't comfortable with, such as severe mood swings, hormonal disruption, weight gain, and even PCOS or infertility. A recent study also suggested that the mini-pill, which is the progestagen-only birth control pill, can increase a woman's risk for breast cancer.