Long-term use of hormonal contraceptives is associated with an increased risk of brain tumors

Posted: 22 Jan 2015 01:00 AM PST

Taking a hormonal contraceptive for at least five years is associated with a possible increase in a young woman's risk of developing a rare tumour, glioma of the brain. This project focussed on women aged 15-49 years and the findings are published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.