Expert Reveals Contraceptive Pills Consumption Can Lead To Breast Cancer

A medical expert, Dr Sam Adegboye, has disclosed that the consumption of contraceptive pills can heighten the chances of a woman developing breast cancer.

Adegboye, Assistant Chief Medical Officer and General Practitioner at Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti, Ekiti State, said this during an interview with the Newsmen on Sunday.

The urologist stressed that women should learn to examine their breasts regularly to detect any unusual changes early.

He further explained that using contraceptives during adolescence might increase susceptibility to breast cancer due to hormonal changes.

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“Certain habits from adolescence, like using contraceptive pills, can make women more prone to breast cancer. A major cause of breast cancer is hormonal imbalance, which can cause abnormal pain or growth in breast tissue,” Adegboye explained.

He added that trauma to the breast may contribute to the development of cancer and highlighted the importance of early detection.

Adegboye listed methods for checking breast health, including clinical breast examinations, mammography, and Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (3D mammography).

Other diagnostic tools, according to him, include ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and biopsies, which involve removing tissue for further testing.

He advised women to maintain a balanced diet, avoid smoking, and adopt healthier habits to lower their breast cancer risk.