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How long does the increase of breast cancer last after the depo shot?

Q: how long does the increase of breast cancer last after the depo shot?

: Breast cancer is rare at 25yo, regardless of whether you use depo or not. This is not an issue to worry about.

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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Breast cancer is rare at 25yo, regardless of whether you use depo or not. This is not an issue to worry about.

Answered 8/23/2022

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A member asked:

How long does the increase of breast cancer last after the depo shot?

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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