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ChilindriPizza t1_jdo10wm wrote

But the Pill is the only thing that works for my PCOS. I take the combined one for therapeutic reasons. If I did not take it, I would likely have developed Type II diabetes or cardiovascular disease by now. Not to mention PCOS increases your risk of uterine and ovarian cancer. I had a colleague from another department die of ovarian cancer at age 42. I had a friend with PCOS die of uterine cancer at age 51. I know multiple people who have survived breast cancer for many years- including one who had metastatic breast cancer.

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Eightiesmed t1_jdo39ii wrote

And hormonal contraceptives lower the risk for uterine and ovarian cancer.

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morethanababymaker t1_jdot07f wrote

I'd rather lower my risk of urine and ovarian cancer. I can check myself for breast cancer regularly, I can't check my uterus and ovaries regularly.

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QueenKeecha t1_jdpexnr wrote

Manual checks don't work. I am a metastatic breast cancer patient and the tumors were very tiny and undetectable manually. They had already spread to my lymph nodes when cancer was detected with ultrasound and mammogram after experiencing pain.

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morethanababymaker t1_jdpf34l wrote

How did you find yours? I'm too young for insurance to pay for a mammogram.

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Snoo_24930 t1_jdoytlb wrote

Well not with that attitude. Just get up in there and feel around for lumps. Jk

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StarryC t1_jdowi6w wrote

Plus, you know, the risks of unwanted pregnancy in the US today. (Or honestly, wanted pregnancy?)

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vanmechelen74 t1_jdqpg7f wrote

I had surgery for uterine masses in 2011 and severe endometriosis with a torsioned ovary in 2016. My gyn decided to put a Mirena to lower the risk of new masses forming and to prevent the return of endometriosis. It caused my some aqueous cysts in the boobs and i started producing milk but i will stick to it.

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Long_Procedure3135 t1_jdqu8h6 wrote

Hmmm

This makes me wonder if having a copper IUD increases those two for me then

Edit: I just googled it but didn’t read any actual articles and a lot of the titles said it decreases the risk for cervical and endometrial

That’s interesting

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Ill_Ad3517 t1_jdoel1v wrote

Just one of many examples why treatment plans are individualized and existing side effects are just one of many factors. Ibuprofen is linked to stomach ulcers, doesn't mean everyone needs to stop taking it immediately.

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marilern1987 t1_jdp37m3 wrote

If you don’t have breast or prostate cancer in your family, you’re probably not at a high risk for developing breast cancer from birth control pills.

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toss_it_out_tomorrow t1_jdr4izn wrote

Besides what studies like these say, even if Doctors know about it, they have to weigh the risks with what is more important. Your PCOS treatment is priority because that can lead to other issues itself.

Look at PPIs as an example. A lot of PPIs (think Nexium for GERD) can lead to stomach cancers. But, if untreated, GERD can lead to esophageal cancer

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dkysh t1_jdr6zli wrote

> These excess risks must, however, be viewed in the context of the well-established benefits of contraceptive use in women's reproductive years.’

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Ok_Award_7229 t1_jdr2jwz wrote

I know every person is different but there are many ways to control PCOS without the pill. I take some amino supplements that have been working great combined with syncing my foods and workouts with my cycle. By the the pill doesn’t solve PCOS it only masks it. But I know it is personal.

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finestttttt t1_jdpfncb wrote

Intermittent fasting!! Check Dr. Fung on YouTube he was my bible. PCOS = gone and it's actually a cure for type 2 as well because they're both influenced by insulin resistance... PM if you have any questions! But Meds aren't the answer to PCOS... Trust me.

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