Consuming alcohol before first pregnancy linked with increased risk of BBD & breast cancer

Drinking alcohol before first pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of benign breast disease (BBD) and breast cancer, independent of drinking after first pregnancy, according to a new study published August 28 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Previous studies have shown that alcohol consumed in the past year affects a woman’s breast cancer risk. However, data on the relationship between drinking alcohol during the period of time between a woman’s first menstrual period and first pregnancy …

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