Do IUDs cause breast cancer? Here’s what the evidence says
- Written by Brett Montgomery, Senior Lecturer in General Practice, The University of Western Australia
PeopleImages.com - Yuri A/ShutterstockA new study has found a link between hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) and breast cancer.
The research is important, but media reports of a large increase in risk may be causing unnecessary worry.
Let’s put the findings in perspective for people who use IUDs.
What are IUDs?
IUDs are commonly used...





