Hormones and cancer
Our natural hormone levels change across our lifetime, because of things like puberty, pregnancy and menopause.
Things like the Pill and HRT affect our hormone levels, as well as cancer risk.
Does hormone replacement therapy (HRT) increase cancer risk?
HRT can increase the risk of some cancers, but there are other things to consider. If you are thinking of stopping or starting HRT speak to your GP.
Does the contraceptive pill increase cancer risk?
The Pill increases the risk of some cancers and decreases the risk of others. Overall, it prevents more cases than it causes.
