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Taking Birth Control Could Increase Breast Cancer Risk

A recent study by the New England Journal of Medicine finds women using birth control remain at an increased chance for breast cancer.

There had been an assumption that modern contraceptions like IUDs posed less of a risk.

 

Rebecca Starck, MD, President, Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital

Gabriel Kramer is a reporter/producer and the host of “NewsDepth,” Ideastream Public Media's news show for kids.