Breast Health

Breast cancer, breast exams, the health benefits of breastfeeding, and the impact of ovulation on breast health: here’s what you need to know.

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    Why do some women experience breast soreness before their periods?

    By Kristen Curran • October 6, 2023
    Crippling cramps, aching breasts, fatigue, mood swings… If you’re one of the 20% of women whose PMS symptoms…
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    As Breast Cancer Rates Soar, the WHO Doubles Down on Promoting Birth Control

    By Grace Emily Stark • February 20, 2021
    “Breast cancer has now overtaken lung cancer as the world’s most commonly-diagnosed cancer,” reads a February 3 press…
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    By Gabriella Patti • May 8, 2019
    A recent article in Longevity, asks, “Breast Cancer: Are The Risks Linked To Birth Control Devices?” While Longevity…
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    Reasons Women Need Periods: The Role of the Menstrual Cycle in Breast Health & Development

    By Cassondra Moriarty • April 8, 2022
    and its connection to cancer prevention
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    How birth control, pregnancy, and abortion each impact a woman’s breast cancer risk

    By Christina Bennett • April 8, 2022
    Given that one in eight women receive a devastating breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, virtually all women—myself included—want to…
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    Hormonal Contraceptives Increase Breast Cancer Risk: A Doctor’s Report on Why

    By Dr. John Littell • May 16, 2018
    Are you at risk of breast cancer? For decades now, at least in the United States, one 1…
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    By Gerard Migeon • August 26, 2014
    When I tell young couples that the pill can cause breast cancer and therefore they shouldn’t use it,…
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    Can birth control use affect future lactation?

    By Cassondra Moriarty • December 18, 2021
    Type in the phrase “milk supply” on Pinterest or Google, and you’re likely to find oodles of recipes,…
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    What You Need to Know if You’re Pregnant or Nursing During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    By Cassondra Moriarty • March 25, 2020
    The Covid-19 pandemic is life-altering enough for just about everyone. People are working from home, kids are out…
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    Producing milk when you shouldn’t be? Here’s everything you need to know about high prolactin levels, aka hyperprolactinemia

    By Kristen Curran • August 17, 2023
    Most things in life take a little work to get going. If you want to start your car,…