Study: Birth Control Injection Linked to Brain Tumors

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The Spin

Narrative A

The data in this study is important and women should use it as part of their decision-making process. But until scientists delve deeper into the causation, it appears the risks associated with progesterone are low. More research is needed before any definitive conclusions are drawn.

Narrative B

Unfortunately, hormone-based contraception — particularly the pill — was once lauded but it's turning out to cause more harm than predicted. The world must know how these synthetic hormone disruptors cause physical ailments like blood clots and mental issues like depression.

Metaculus Prediction


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