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What birth control pill isn't recommended for people with a family history of breast cancer? are any safe?
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None: Family history of breast cancer is not a contraindication to birth control pills.
Answered 5/1/2014
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Varies: Depends who in your family had breast cancer. So make sure to get a detailed list of family members their relation to you and age at which they were diagnosed. Bring this info to your primary care provider to discuss. In the meantime , use condoms, they will also help to protect you from various infections.
Answered 4/8/2015
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