Progesterone, genetics and more: Exploring risk factors of brain tumours

A brain tumour can form brain cells and spread to the brain, thereby creating pressure and changing the functioning of surrounding brain tissue. “The relationship between progesterone use and brain tumors is complex, with mixed findings from scientific research prompting ongoing debate and further investigation," said Dr Anand Katkar. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Anand Katkar, consultant neurosurgeon, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, said, “The relationship between progesterone use and brain tumours is complex, with mixed findings from scientific research prompting ongoing debate and further investigation. Long-term studies examining the association between HRT, including progesterone, and various cancers, including brain tumors, have been conducted with varying results,” Dr. Anand Katkar added. “The ongoing scientific investigation into the link between progesterone use and brain tumor risk underscores the complexity of hormonal influences on health outcomes.