Maybe. The birth control pills that are on the market today have very low levels of estrogen, or no estrogen at all. Although various studies have been conducted, it is currently unclear how birth control pills affect your risk for breast cancer (American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute). If you plan to be on birth control pills for five years or more, your risk may increase. This is something you should discuss with your doctor. No, none of the above causes breast cancer.

Scientific evidence suggests using birth control pills for longer periods of time increases your risk of some cancers, such as cervical cancer and liver cancer, but it also decreases your risk of other types of cancer, including ovarian cancer and endometrial cancer. The effect of birth control pills on breast cancer risk isn't quite clear. However, some studies do show a link between pill use and breast cancer.

Birth control pills aren't recommended for women over age 35 who smoke because it increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. If you're 35 or older, and you smoke, you need to quit smoking before you can safely continue using your birth control pill.

Women who have never given birth are at slightly increased risk than women who have given birth, particularly those who have had a pregnancy at a young age. The effect is extremely small, however. The chance of breast cancer spreading is substantially less if it is caught and treated early. For Stage 1 cancer, approximately 90% of the women can be cured with surgery alone.

A new study published this week in the prestigious medical journal, the Journal of the American Medical Association (10/11/00) evaluated whether there was any increased risk of breast cancer in women who have a strong family history of breast cancer already.

Frequent use of bacteria-killing mouthwashes can disrupt the natural balance of mouth flora, causing fungi or chromogenic (color-changing) bacteria to collect and form a dark coating. blepharitis, which is a common inflammatory malady of the eyelids that interferes with tear-producing glands and irritates surrounding skin.

Most women with fibrocystic tendencies are not at increased risk for breast cancer. There are some relatively rare conditions that can increase your risk. And only an evaluation by a physician can tell the difference.

Yes. Birth control pills are only prescribed to prevent pregnancy; pills do not prevent sexually transmitted infections.

A woman's risk of developing breast cancer depends on several factors, some of which are related to her natural hormones. Hormonal factors that increase the risk of breast cancer include conditions that allow high levels of estrogen to persist for long periods of time, such as early age at first menstruation (before age 12), late age at menopause (after age 55), having children after age 30, and not having children at all.

I'd estimate that there have been about 25 clinical studies addressing this question; 1/3 suggest the pill increases risk, 1/3 indicate it has no effect, and 1/3 suggest it decreases risk. Without conclusive science, we're left to judge. Unlike HRT, which is replacing lost estrogen, birth control pills are used to increase or regulate estrogen from already "normal” levels. Therefore, for most women, barring other risk factors, I believe the risk posed to be minimal.

Women with the BRCA1 gene mutation (less than 10 percent of all diagnoses of breast cancer) appear to have an increased risk of early onset of breast cancer if they started taking the pills before 1975*, before age 30, or for more than five years. If you have a family history of breast cancer, you may be concerned. However, the vast majority of women do not appear to be at increased risk. This is according to a CARE (Contraceptive and Reproductive Experiences) study published in 2002.

This is an area of controversy and there is no definitive answer for this question. There have been studies that show no increase risk of breast cancer in birth control pill users and there have been studies that demonstrate the converse. From a review of all of these studies the conclusion that can be drawn is that birth control pills do not initiate breast cancer in women. However, they may promote breast cancer in current users.

Absolutely. However, you may not have anything the morning of your surgery. You may take your contraception when you return to your home after surgery.

Some antibiotics can decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. Please discuss this with your provider or pharmacist. If they feel there may be a decrease in effectiveness, use some other form of back up protection while on the antibiotic and for an additional 7 days.

Answer: If you miss a birth control pill, take it as soon as remembered and use back-up birth control measures for the rest of the cycle.

Birth control pills need to be taken every day in order to prevent pregnancy. The pill is basically out of your system within 24 hours and that is why it is important to take it every day and at the same time each day. The birth control shot (Depo-Provera) is given every 3 months in order to prevent pregnancy. Most women who take birth control pills will get their periods every 28 days. Most women who get the shot will stop having periods after they have been getting the shot for a while.

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Slight nausea, mood changes, and occasional mild weight gain are common. Consult your health care provider if these symptoms occur. Serious side effects occur infrequently, especially if you are in good health and do not smoke. If you notice severe pain in chest, head, belly, or lower leg; sudden problems with speech; dizzines; yellow skin or eyes; or breast lump, call your health care provider immediately. ^ Contraceptive FAQ | ^ Top

Most women with fibrocystic breasts do not have a higher risk of breast cancer. If a person has had a biopsy that shows certain (rare) kinds of fibrocystic disease, she may be at increased risk. This is uncommon and can only be determined by biopsy.

All women are at risk for breast cancer. Risk factors that may increase a woman’s risk for breast cancer include: age, family history, genetics, previous breast biopsy showing benign (non-cancerous) conditions, menstruation beginning at an early age, menstruation continuing past age 50, not having children, having a first child after age 30, and high fat diets. However, 80% of women who develop breast cancer have no known risk factors.

No! There’s nothing in Breast Gain Plus™ ingredients that will interfere in any way with a proper function of birth control medications.

Breast implants will not change your risk for breast cancer. The implants may change the feel of breast lumps during an examination - sometimes, breast implants may even make breast lumps easier to detect, by "pushing" the breast lumps closer to the skin surface. We recommend continued surveillence for breast cancer with annual mammograms for those over 35 and routine physical examinations.

Saliva testing for DHEAS and cortisol is definitely beneficial for women taking oral birth control pills. If you and your medical professional decide to discontinue the medication, you should wait until your next menstrual period to collect. Count the first day of bleeding as Day 1 and then collect your sample on Day 20 of your cycle. Keep in mind, after discontinuing the pill, it may take approximately 7 weeks before you are able to collect your sample.

If you miss a birth control pill, take it as soon as remembered and use back-up birth control measures for the rest of the cycle. You might experience spotting later in the cycle.

Birth control pills do not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases including HIV or AIDS. Using a condom is the only way to protect yourself from these diseases.

Traditional birth control pills make your reproductive system mimic a regular 28-day monthly cycle. For the first 21 days, you take active pills containing reproductive hormones. For the last seven days, you take a placebo. While you're taking the placebo pills, you bleed vaginally, as if you were having a regular menstrual period. By contrast, extended-cycle birth control pills contain active hormones for every day of the month.

No. None of the ingredients in breast enhancement pills interfere with birth control pill effectiveness. No, it is never a good idea to to stray from the manufacturers guidelines on how and when to take their product. Most breast enhancement companies have tested and have had thousands of people use their products. They are in the best position to recommend the correct dosage schedule.

No. There is nothing in breast enhancement pills that interferes with birth control pill effectiveness.