Abortion and Breast Cancer: Any Link?
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February 12, 2026
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3 min
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Finnish study with registry data.
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No increased breast cancer risk linked to induced abortion/miscarriage.
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Analyzed 31,687 breast cancer cases.
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Used national registries for data collection.
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Adjusted for socioeconomic status and hormone therapy.
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Earlier age at first birth is protective.
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Findings challenge public misinformation.
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Research supports previous findings against the abortion-breast cancer link.
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A comprehensive Finnish registry study involving 31,687 breast cancer patients and 158,433 controls found no increased breast cancer risk linked to induced abortion or miscarriage. Researchers utilized national registries, adjusting for socioeconomic factors and hormone therapy usage. The study revealed no significant variation in breast cancer risk associated with the number of abortions or the age at first abortion. Despite some subgroup findings suggesting slight risk variations, overall results counter existing public myths, providing reassurance for clinical counseling.
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1
Finnish study with registry data.
-
2
No increased breast cancer risk linked to induced abortion/miscarriage.
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3
Analyzed 31,687 breast cancer cases.
-
4
Used national registries for data collection.
-
5
Adjusted for socioeconomic status and hormone therapy.
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6
Earlier age at first birth is protective.
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7
Findings challenge public misinformation.
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8
Research supports previous findings against the abortion-breast cancer link.
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