Common Contraceptive Linked to Brain Tumor Risk in Women

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Common Contraceptive Linked to Brain Tumor Risk in Women
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Recent research finds that an injectable, long-acting contraceptive, commonly known as “the shot,” is associated with a common health risk—a brain tumor called meningioma.

Dr. Varun Kshettry, Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery at Case Western University, and not involved in the study, told The Epoch Times that meningioma is the “most common” type of brain tumor.

George Citroner
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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.