Do birth control pills increase the risk of breast cancer? Know what doctors say:

News India Live, Digital Desk: In today’s busy life, birth control pills have become a very common and convenient method for family planning. Crores of women rely on them to avoid unwanted pregnancy. But have you ever tried to see the other side of the coin? Are these pills completely safe?

Many recent researches and warnings from doctors have raised a serious question on this. Doctors believe that long-term consumption of these pills can increase the risk of breast cancer in women.

How is the connection between pills and cancer?

Let us understand this in simple language. Most birth control pills contain two types of synthetic hormones – Estrogen And ProgestinThese hormones enter the body and prevent pregnancy.

The problem is that these same hormones can cause some cells in the body to grow excessively. Breast cells are very sensitive to these hormones. When the body receives additional doses of these hormones through these pills for a long time, the risk of breast cells growing uncontrolled and turning into cancer increases slightly.

Is the danger equal for everyone?

Research shows that:

• Women who are currently taking these pills have a slightly higher risk than women who have never taken these pills.
• This risk also depends on how long you have taken these pills.
• The good news is that this increased risk gradually decreases after a few years of stopping these pills.

So the question arises what to do? Should I stop taking pills?

The answer is – No, do not take any decisions without talking to your doctor.
It is very important to understand that these pills also have many benefits. Along with preventing unwanted pregnancy, it also reduces the risk of ovarian and uterine cancer.

What should you do?

1. Talk openly to the doctor: Tell your doctor honestly about your and your family’s medical history, especially if anyone in your family has had breast cancer.
2. Get regular checkups: If you are taking these pills, do self-examination of your breasts regularly and also keep getting checkups done by the doctor.
3. Consider alternative methods: Also ask your doctor about other safe methods of family planning, such as Copper-T or condoms.

Remember, every woman’s body is different and the effect of these pills may also be different on her. Therefore, instead of relying on hearsay, follow your doctor’s advice. Information and awareness is the biggest protection.