BC and treatment for endometriosis or fertility treatment

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I am keen to know if anyone knows of any evidence to suggest that endometriosis or the treatment of, or undergoing fertility treatment, increases the risk of BC. I suppose we are always looking for a ‘reason’ and, as someone who had all the ‘low risk factors’ I just wondered if there was anything published in relation to this.

I also had ro-accutane treatment about 3 years ago which is a strong drug used to treat acne and is used as a last resort. It worked wonders for the acne, but I have thought lately about the ‘what ifs’ there also.

I look forward to hearing anyone elses experiences/thoughts. J.

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Hi Jaynek,
I can only go from my own experience …
We are a high risk family but not brac 1 or 2, my younger sister has had 3 rounds of IVF , and I got bc !
Not sure if there is anything published about it but hope you find the answers you are looking for

Tracey x

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Thanks Tracey, I know that there may be no link whatsoever, but would be intersting to hear more. I hope your sister had success with her IVF and that you are doing well with bc treatment. J. x