# Desogestrel contraceptives: 1.6 million women warned of tumour risk

https://mins.news/en/item/52656

- euronews, 2026-09-10 08:50 UTC
- Health
- Original: http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/09/10/desogestrel-contraceptives-16-million-women-warned-of-tumour-risk

> France’s medicines agency ANSM is urging affected women to consult a doctor if they develop warning signs such as persistent headaches, visual disturbances or memory loss.

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