Some Forms of Birth Control May Increase Risk of Brain Tumors in Women: Study
Depo-Provera birth control injections, which are often used among poor and vulnerable populations of women, were linked to the highest risk of brain tumors.
Depo-Provera birth control injections, which are often used among poor and vulnerable populations of women, were linked to the highest risk of brain tumors.
The federal judge overseeing the case indicated many of Bayer's arguments to dismiss the Mirena IUD class action lawsuit are science-based questions which should be held for later in the pretrial proceedings.
Researchers found the birth control pill breast cancer risk was about the same across all types of hormonal contraception.
Loss of bone growth due to the use of some hormonal contraceptives could lead to bone fractures and osteoporosis later in life.
Getting an IUD implanted shortly after giving birth increases the risk of uterine perforation by a factor of seven, the study found.
On top of previous problems with the birth control implant, such as organ perforation, Bayer now faces claims of Mirena IUD breast cancer risks.