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Can low dose birth control cause a breast mass fibroadenoma to grow larger? i have a 6 month follow up ultrasound on my breast mass next month. im hoping it hasnt grown due to my birth control. i just started it three months ago
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Yes: Low dose or not BCP will cause breast tissue to enlarge. Estrogen and the Risk of Breast Cancer List of authors. Mark Clemons, M.B., B.S., M.D., and Paul Goss, M.D., Ph.D. In the above article it has been noted the link between estrogen and breast cancer for 100 years. Estrogen stimulates growth of breast tissue.
Answered 11/2/2019
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