Breast cancer risk clouds fertility care

Breast cancer is a leading cause of death among reproductive-age women and, understandably, a source of anxiety and fear for many. Several risk factors for this often-devastating disease have been identified, including family history, obesity, socioeconomic status, and diet. Nulliparity, both elective and because of infertility, additionally confers an increased risk. Countless publications have addressed the association between exogenous hormones and breast cancer, but the link between fertility medications and cancer is unclear.
Source: Fertility and Sterility - Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Tags: Reflections Source Type: research