India, Nov. 5 -- Breast cancer has remained one of the most common forms of the disease among women and now a recent study has found hormonal contraceptive pills may have a big role in causing the form of cancer.

What did the study find?

Users of progestin-only contraceptives (such as mini-pills, hormonal IUDs, or injectables) showed a 21 percent higher risk of developing breast cancer.

Those using combined estrogen-progestin contraceptives had a 12 percent higher risk.

The risk appeared to rise with longer duration of use, particularly beyond five years, but declined gradually after stopping.

The researchers estimate roughly 13 additional breast cancer cases per 1,00,000 women per year among users.

Experts weigh in

Despite the num...