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2. How do hormonal IUDs affect breast cancer risk? - AOL

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   Breast cancer risk: How do IUDs compare to contraceptive pills? After reviewing this research, Nora J. Doty, MD, a complex family planning specialist in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology ...

3. Progestogen-only pill - Wikipedia

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   Progestogen-only pills (POPs), colloquially known as "mini pills", are a type of oral contraceptive that contain synthetic progestogens and do not contain estrogens. [4] They are primarily used for the prevention of undesired pregnancy, although additional medical uses also exist.

4. Combined hormonal contraception - Wikipedia

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   Combined hormonal contraception (CHC), or combined birth control, is a form of hormonal contraception which combines both an estrogen and a progestogen in varying formulations. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The different types available include the pill , the patch and the vaginal ring , which are all widely available, [ 3 ] and an injection , which is available ...

5. Combined oral contraceptive pill - Wikipedia

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   The World Health Organization (WHO) does not recommend the use of combined oral contraceptive pills in women with breast cancer. [41] [97] Since combined oral contraceptive pills contain both estrogen and progestin, they are not recommended to be used in those with hormonally-sensitive cancers, including some types of breast cancer.

6. Hormonal contraceptives linked to increased breast cancer ...

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   Breast cancer is the UK’s most common type of cancer, with approximately 56,000 new cases each year. Skip to main content. News. 24/7 help. For premium support please call: 800-290 ...

7. Drospirenone - Wikipedia

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   Drospirenone is a progestin and antiandrogen medication which is used in birth control pills to prevent pregnancy and in menopausal hormone therapy, among other uses. [1] [9] It is available both alone under the brand name Slynd and in combination with an estrogen under the brand name Yasmin among others.