Taking the progestogen-only contraceptive pill desogestrel continuously for more than five years is associated with a small increased risk of developing a type of brain tumor called an intracranial ...

Using the progestogen-only contractive pill "desogestrel" for more than five years may increase the risk of developing a type of brain tumor known as an "intracranial meningioma," a new study has ...

* Long-term use of contraceptive pill desogestrel increases brain tumor risk * Levonorgestrel shows no added risk even after extended use * Stopping desogestrel may help avoid //surgery for meningioma ...