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Prolonged use of certain hormone drugs linked to increased brain tumor risk

Prolonged use of certain progestogens can increase the risk of meningioma by up to five-fold, according to a study in The BMJ.
Women are advised not to stop using their birth control without consulting a doctor.
Medroxyprogesterone acetate injection, used in the UK under the brand Depo-Provera, was associated with a 5.6-fold increased risk of meningioma.

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The Guardian

Hormone medication could increase risk of brain tumours, study finds

Patients taking certain progestogens as a contraceptive or for gynaecological conditions may be more likely to develop growths, researchers say

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Contraception in shock link to increased risk of brain tumour

Symptoms of meningioma include change in vision, hearing loss or ringing in the ears, loss of smell, headaches, memory loss, seizures and weakness in arms or legs

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Millions on common contraceptive at 'increased risk' of brain tumour, study says

People who take certain contraceptives and hormone therapy drugs could develop meningiomas - one of the most common forms of brain tumours

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Sun

Millions at risk as common contraceptive 'increases deadly brain tumour risk'

TAKING certain contraceptives and HRT medications could increase your risk of brain tumours, a study suggests. Women who were on some progestogen drugs had higher chances of developing potentially deadly intracranial meningiomas, French researchers found. GettyTaking certain contraceptives and HRT medications could increase your risk of brain tumours, a study suggests[/caption] Those on medroxyprogesterone acetate injections, a contraceptive tak…

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

Contraceptive injection linked to brain tumours in women

BMJ study is first to assess risk of treatments using the hormone progesterone in relation to brain tumours

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

Contraceptive injections containing progestogens linked to brain tumour risk

Medication such as Depo-Provera could increase the risk of developing a rare type of brain tumour, new research suggests. However, experts are warning women not to change their birth control without talking to a doctor.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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