Microgynon and risk of breast cancer?

[crashdoll]

A nurse from of mine and I were discussing medication (as you do..) and she mentioned that taking microgynon increases your risk of breast cancer. I've googled but haven't found much information and wondered if anyone here could shed some light please.

I think it is a risk of all contraceptive pills. From netdoctor site:

It is important to be aware that women using hormonal contraceptives appear to have a small increase in the risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer, compared with women who do not use these contraceptives. Women who use oral contraceptives for longer than five years may also have a small increase in the risk of being diagnosed with cervical cancer. However, these risks must be weighed against the benefits of using the contraceptive, which include a decrease in the risk of cancers of the ovaries and endometrium (womb). You should discuss the risks and benefits of the pill with your doctor before you start taking it.

Interesting. Thanks.