Breast size

Hum, well most versions of the pill give increased risk of breast cancer if used regularly for over a set period of time (along with lots of other lovely risks, have a read of the small print). Just check them every now and again and if you find any lumps go to the doctor. Though don't panic too badly if you do - quite often they're just benign cists or whatever..

Oestrogen is invovled with breast cancer, so taking the pill for a long time can increase your risk. Equally, women on the pill have regular check ups and breast cancer is generally detected earlier in women who are on the pill. After 10 years of not taking the pill the risk is the same as women who have never taken it.

However, women who take the pill also have a decreased risk of cervical cancer.

I don't think so... The only correlation I've heard of is that if you're being regularly scanned for breast cancer it takes larger amounts of radiation or whatever if you are bigger and large amounts of this can add to the risk - thatt's probably just be my mum telling me things with no scientific basis again though

Maybe you should see a doctor just in case? I think everyone gets soreness sometimes though, tis probably just that

Are they sure it does? I have to take it because my periods are so bad, and I already have an increased risk of breast cancer because of family history

Every woman is at risk of breast cancer whether or not she takes the pill. Breast cancer is rare in women under 40. Breast cancer has been found slightly more often in women who take hte pill than in women of the same age who don't take the pill. If you stop taking the pill, this reduces your risk, so that 10 years after stopping the pill, the risk of finding breast cancer is the same as for women who have never taken the pill. Breast cancer seems less likely to have got worse when it has been found in women who take hte pill than it is in women who do not take the pill.

Not sure, I thought I remembered hearing it somewhere. I'm just kinda worried, I have big breasts anyway and they're worse now cos of the Pill, and they're a bit painful atm.

How much did your breasts grow on the pill, out of interest?

I don't want to give an exact figure/cup size etc, but they have grown a massive amount and it's hugely dented my confidence. They really get me down now, which they never used to. I'm tempted to come off the pill just for that reason, but it's so convenient for other things that I just can't decide what to do.

Thats really bad, I'm sorry. Ive heard of maybe a one/two cup size increase on the pill or something... is it more than that?

The only thing I'd say about coming off the pill is your breasts might not necessarily go back to their normal size. And if they dont, and you decide to go back on the pill, it might provoke even more growth...?

I doubt it. Kylie isn't exactly a brabuster. I myself think its more to do with your diet, and amount of processed and junk foods. If you go au naturel (organic) your risk is greatly reduced. Of all cancers.

Thinking about it you could try changing to a mini pill, as I'm fairly sure its oestrogen that promotes the growth of breast tissue. That way, you might get lucky and your breasts might shrink, and you stil have contraceptive cover...

When my supply starts to run out, I'm going to look at alternatives and discuss them with my doctor. It's so embarrassing though, I've grown out of all my tops!!

Not to mention bras, thats the most annoying thing surely?!

I'm sorry. I dont really know what to say! It is bad to wear bras that are far too small though... Cant you just buy some new cheap ones (primark or something?) until you're a bit richer?