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Expert: - 9/9/2010


Question
Is there still a high risk of cancer when only taking the pill for over a year?

Answer
Hi Christy,

I found this article for you to read and hope it's helpful. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/oral-contraceptives

If you are still on the pills, you need to strongly think about this decision you have made. Do you really need to be on the pill and for this amount of time? Are you married? Could you consider another birth control method?

You might also want to do a search online to find out about other opinions about cancer and other risks of hormonal birth control methods.

Let me know what you decide to do about staying on the pill or going off. My email address is Carieichel@aol.com

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I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.

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I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.

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