Meningioma

[julianne07]

Hi there, I am wondering if can birth control can affect a calcified meningioma? My neurologist didn't mention that mine would, but she did seem pretty sure that even though my meningioma is calcified that it is still going to grow at some point. I have had severe headaches for the last 6 months everyday and am now on Topamax 50mg BID, awaiting an MRI to see if any growth has occurred.

Thanks

[julianne07]

Thanks for the response,

How would I know if mine has the receptors?

How many different types are there and how do you find out what type you have? Is it base on size, location, shape etc. . .? Mine is in the posterior part of my left frontal lobe at the vertex.


Thanks again, so much

[DrNoopurMD]

Hi,

Some meningiomas are known to have receptors for estrogen and progesterone. As you know these hormones are not only present in birth control pills but are also produced in the body.
It is important to know if the menigioma that you have has these receptors or not. If it does have receptors it will grow with birth control pills.

It is best that you discuss this with your neurologist and see what she has to say. Keep us posted.