Oral Contraceptives and Risk of Breast Cancer in Women Aged 20–54 Years

June 1995 in “ International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics ”

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Studysummary Long-term use of oral contraceptives, especially starting before age 20, may increase the risk of early-onset breast cancer.

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