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What is a type of birth control that lightens periods with no breast cancer risk?

I have horribly aweful heavy periods so I want something to lighten it up,
I also have a very high risk of breast cancer both grandmas and my mom had it
so any type of birth control out there for me?

the pill is out of the question because thats how my mom got breast cancer..

You can counter-act your high risk of breast cancer by increasing your intake of antioxidants, because antioxidants do help prevent cancers to some degree. As far as birth control, you should opt for a low-dose because it is less damaging to your body.

There is no method of chemical birth control that is in any way safe.

Common Side Effects for Combination Contraceptives:
Weight gain
Increase or decrease in acne
Nausea and vomiting
Dizziness
Headaches
Depression
Vaginal infections
High blood pressure
Loss of libido

Less Common Serious Health Complications:
Blood clots in legs, lungs, heart or brain
Stroke
Liver tumors
Heart attacks
Gallstones
Jaundice
Cervical cancer

Common Side Effects for Progestin Only Contraceptives:
Spotting and irregular vaginal bleeding
Longer periods
Amenorrhea for extend periods
Headaches
Anxiety and nervousness
Pain in lower abdominals
Dizziness
Loss of libido
Depression
Increase or decrease in acne
Skin rash or darkened patches of skin
Appetite changes
Weight gain
Tender breasts
Increase or decrease in facial and body hair
Hair loss
Vaginal discharge
Bone density loss
Enlarged ovarian follicles
Pain or itching
Norplant users: infection at the site of implantation

Less Common Serious Health Complications:
Ectopic pregnancy
Certain cancers

...Just to name a few.
If you think it's worth your health, spin the wheel.
Otherwise take your chances with a condom.

well, birth control pills are very bad for your body and hormones. Even though it lightens periods i think you shouldn't.
I take One a Day womens vitamins, it shortens your period without causing your body harm
=)

All birth control pills increase rick of breast cancer.

answer mine? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

I use the IUD my periods were so horrible now I hardly ever get one at all and feel great!

condom

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