January 1981 PMID 7459241

Oral contraceptive use and early abortion as risk factors for breast cancer in young women.

M C Pike, B E Henderson, J T Casagrande, I Rosario, G E Gray

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Peak: 1 in Feb 2021
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What people are saying

The discussions reveal a strong focus on the potential health risks highlighted by the publication, with language like 'increased risk' and 'abnormal breast tissue' emphasizing concern. Some posts cite specific studies and scientific terminology, reflecting an intention to engage thoughtfully, although overall emphasis remains on health implications and societal impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions highlight concern or acknowledgment of the potential risks associated with oral contraceptive use and early abortion, suggesting a leaning towards agreement or at least recognition of the study's findings.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate high interest by referencing specific studies and emphasizing the implications for women's health, indicating active engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments go beyond surface-level responses, referencing additional research and scientific terms, showing moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

There is a sense of significance attached to the publication, as some posts suggest that these findings could influence perceptions or policies related to reproductive health.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that young women under 32 who used oral contraceptives before their first full-term pregnancy had a higher risk of developing breast cancer, especially with longer durations of use, reaching about twice the risk after six years.
  • Using oral contraceptives after a woman's first full-term pregnancy did not seem to affect breast cancer risk.
  • Additionally, having a first-trimester abortion (either spontaneous or induced) before the first full-term pregnancy was linked to a 24 times higher risk of breast cancer.]

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Scott Somerville
@BeforeYouChoose · X

Estrogen is like “rocket fuel” for immature breast tissue, and breast cancer has been rising around the world since the advent of the Pill (largely estrogen). Malcolm Pike looked into this in 1981 and found that the Pill AND abortion increase risk. https://t.co/IQK0ifYAQJ

Jan 4, 2022 · 1 like · 154 followers View post →
Carissa
@carissa1313 · X

@NonplussedNana @KristanHawkins M.C. Pike, "Oral Contraceptive Use and Early Abortion as Risk Factors for Breast Cancer in Young Women," British Journal of Cancer 43:72 (1981).

Jan 14, 2023 · 84 followers View post →

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Carissa
@carissa1313 · X

@NonplussedNana @KristanHawkins M.C. Pike, "Oral Contraceptive Use and Early Abortion as Risk Factors for Breast Cancer in Young Women," British Journal of Cancer 43:72 (1981).

Jan 14, 2023 · 84 followers View post →
Scott Somerville
@BeforeYouChoose · X

Estrogen is like “rocket fuel” for immature breast tissue, and breast cancer has been rising around the world since the advent of the Pill (largely estrogen). Malcolm Pike looked into this in 1981 and found that the Pill AND abortion increase risk. https://t.co/IQK0ifYAQJ

Jan 4, 2022 · 1 like · 154 followers View post →
davidk. pureblood.
@DavidKl1950 · X

@Gl0ckPerson @jdogg10555 @nbsurprise @th3_peyote @prageru 2/2"Induced Abortion as A Cancer Risk Factor: A Review of Epidemiological Evidence,"Journal of Epidemiological Community Health, (1990); M.C. Pike "Oral Contraceptive Use and Early Abortion as Risk Factors for Breast Cancer in Young Women," British Journal of Cancer 43:72 (1981)

Sep 3, 2021 · 38 followers View post →