A new Danish study indicates that hormone-releasing IUDs may slightly increase breast cancer risk among young women, contradicting previous beliefs about their safety. The study tracked about 79,000 women and found an excess risk of 14 cases per 10,000 women using hormonal IUDs. Experts advise that doctors should discuss these risks with patients, while emphasizing that the overall benefits of hormonal contraception generally outweigh the risks. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)