— Danish study expands association to include injectable and oral medications, IUDs
July 2, 2026
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Women using progestogen contraceptives had a significantly increased risk of meningioma, the most common type of brain cancer.Consistent with other recent studies, injectable medroxyprogesterone was associated with the highest risk.The study extended the association to oral contraceptives and IUDs.
Women who used progestogen contraceptives had a significantly increased risk of meningioma, including oral and injectable progestogen formulations and intrauterine devices (IUDs), a large Danish study showed.
