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Birth control pills heighten the chances of liver cancer? a friend is in stage 4 cancer, the doctor blames bc pills. this worries me bc i am on bc
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Possible low risk: Contraceptives are known to cause benign ' adenomas ' which may can cause liver bleeding . There may be slight increase of incidence of liver cancer for those who are on contraceptives for 5 or more yeas . Estrogens known to inhibit bilirubin and bile acid production which may be the cause . If you are concerned see your doctor for other alternative method of birth control .
Answered 3/8/2016
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