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I take spironolactone 100 mg daily for pcos. is it safe for me long term if i used to have fibroids and my mom has fibrocystic breasts but no cancer?
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Yes: To my knowledge, spironolactone has no effect on the risk of getting breast cancer. None of your stated conditions does either.
Answered 11/27/2017
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