Are there a certain amount of years that you can take birth control?

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I've heard that taking the pill for more than 10 years can cause cancer. Anyone know if this is true?

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Long-term use of birth control pills appears to increase the risk of developing cervical cancer in women who have HPV, but experts say the risk is eliminated with careful screening.

Cervical cancer risk in women who used birth control pills for a decade or more was double that of women who had never taken oral contraceptives in a review of 28 studies. But researchers say the findings do not mean that birth control pill users should consider changing their birth control method, especially if they have regular Pap tests or a newly approved test detecting dangerous forms of human papillomavirus.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common cause of sexually transmitted diseases and is the main risk factor for cervical cancer. Women with persistent infection are considered to be at high risk for cervical cancer

Other Answers:
i have NEVER heard that taking the pill for an extended period will CAUSE cancer.

however, having children reduces your risks of some types of cancers, and you won't be having children..

anyway, i was on the pill for over 11 years and my doctor(s) never mentioned this to me or expressed any concerns about it.

good luck to you.

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