Is hormonal contraception a time bomb

Nowadays it is a widespread practice to prescribe various hormonal preparations to women: contraceptives drugs to treat infertility and various diaphragms. These are prescribed by gynecologists almost in an assembly line-fashion for menstruation disorders and problems related to menopause. It has not been established if there is connection between the etiology of breast cancer and the increasing treatment of women with hormonal preparations. Different gynecologists have differing viewpoints regarding this issue. There is even a difference between male and female gynecologists since males tend to prescribe hormonal preparations more liberally in comparison to females. The proponents of hormone use argue that the period of menopause is eased by the use of various hormonal preparations; they prevent osteoporosis in old age and they reduce cardiovascular diseases and menopausal complaints. The more cautious gynecologists are less extravagant in prescribing hormonal preparations. This conflict and controversy has prompted the author to join with several women in founding a hormone group within an association of women in Finland whose goal is to organize various educational courses and meetings between doctors and women. During these sessions the issue of hormonal treatment and its putative connection to breast cancer would be elucidated especially for those who are about to decide whether to take hormonal preparations. On the one hand if hormonal preparations are taken there is possible an increased risk of breast cancer; on the other hand hormones might alleviate discomfort during the years of menopause. These educational encounters would make it possible for everyone to see this matter with more clarity.