As hormones may affect breast cancer cells, women who have had breast cancer are usually advised not to take the contraceptive pill. Recently there has been some evidence to suggest that giving the combined oestrogen and progesterone pill may be less likely to cause any problem than oestrogen alone. Barrier methods of contraception such as condoms or the cap are suitable. Your hospital doctor can give you good contraceptive advice, as can your GP, who can also fit you for a cap if this is the contraceptive you choose. Again, your GP can fit you with a coil if you wish.
Some women choose to be sterilised to prevent the risk of pregnancy.
The choice of an effective contraceptive is largely a personal one. Your likes and dislikes, and those of your partner, are obviously important. Some women also have religious and moral implications to consider. Unfortunately, the withdrawal and rhythm methods of contraception are not safe enough to be effective as protection against pregnancy in this case. Some women find that, if necessary, talking through their situation with their religious leader, or a trained counsellor , helps them find acceptable alternatives.