"Absence of an effect of injectable and implantable progestin-only contraceptives on subsequent risk of breast cancer." by Ronald Burkman, MD

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Absence of an effect of injectable and implantable progestin-only contraceptives on subsequent risk of breast cancer.

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Ronald Burkman, MD, Baystate Health

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Article, Peer-reviewed

Publication Date

5-1-2004

Abstract

Animal data indicate that both estrogens and progestins could be carcinogenic and that progestins could serve as tumor promoters. Human studies have not confirmed an increased risk of breast cancer from long-term use of oral contraceptives, but have shown

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0008-543X

Citation Information

Contraception 2004 May;69(5):353-60.