[Use of fertility drugs and risk of breast cancer].
The strong desire to bring children into the world is the foundation of human existence. Fertility problems arise in approximately 10% of the population. The literature presents controversies regarding whether fertility treatment and ovarian hyperstimulation can be harmful to the patient. Can high estrogen levels that accompany the treatment cause or promote breast cancer? Dr. Riskin-Mashiach in her article: "Infertility, fertility treatment and breast cancer risk", reviews recent articles on the subject and concludes that most studies do not indicate a direct link but larger studies are needed to verify the safety of these treatments for patients.
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D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D004967:Estrogens / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D005299:Fertility Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000188:drug therapy*
D004967:Estrogens; D005299:Fertility Agents