If you or your loved one used Depo Provera and later developed a meningioma brain tumor, you may be eligible for compensation.
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Key Takeaways:
- Depo Provera is a type of birth control containing medroxyprogesterone which can cause serious side effects.
- Recent studies have found that Depo Provera can cause meningioma brain tumors after prolonged use.
- Women may be able to file a Depo Provera lawsuit by contacting an attorney today.
What is Depo Provera?
Depo Provera is a type of birth control that is administered by injection to help prevent pregnancy and may also be used to treat endometriosis. Other names include the birth control injection or a Depo shot.
Depo Provera contains a man-made progestin called medroxyprogesterone, which is similar to progesterone, a natural hormone. It works by releasing progestin to suppress ovulation.
Injections are made in the arm or buttocks and must be made every 12 weeks to get full protection.
Common Side Effects of the Depo Provera Shot
Like most birth controls, Depo Provera comes with several common side effects including:
- Unpredictable menstruation or no periods at all
- Dizziness
- Weight gain
- Unwanted facial or body hair
- Acne
- hair loss
- breakthrough bleeding g
- fatigue
- decrease libido
- headaches
What happens if you take Depo Provera for more than 2 years?
Studies have shown that taking Depo Provera long term for more than two years can cause more extreme side effects such as loss of bone density (osteoporosis), blood clots, and, in some cases, brain tumors such as meningiomas.
Depo Provera Lawsuit
If you were diagnosed with a meningioma brain tumor after using Depo Provera birth control, you may be entitled to compensation.
A meningioma is a tumor that grows from the meninges in the brain or spinal cord. Meningiomas are the most common type of brain tumor and they are usually benign.
By filing a Depo Provera lawsuit, you may be able to seek compensation for damages including hospital bills, treatment costs, lost wages, and more.
March 2025 Update
March 14, 2025:
Judge Rodgers issued an order making it easier for plaintiffs in the Depo Provera multidistrict litigation to file their cases. They can now file directly into the MDL instead of going through a slow transfer process. Plaintiffs must still note where they would have originally filed, keeping jurisdiction rules in place.
March 8, 2025:
A new concern has emerged about Depo-Provera’s safety. A 21-year-old woman developed a rare, life-threatening blood clotting condition shortly after receiving the shot. While Depo-Provera warns about blood clot risks, the warnings may not be strong enough. This raises concerns that Pfizer did not fully disclose how dangerous the drug could be, especially for young women.
How does the Depo Provera shot cause meningioma brain tumors?
A recent study found a link between Depo Provera and meningioma brain tumors by analyzing several different forms of progestogens. The study found that prolonged use of progestogens such as medrogestone, promegestone, and medroxyprogesterone increased the risk of intracranial meningioma.
Note again that medroxyprogesterone is the primary progestin in Depo Provera.
How do you file a Depo Provera lawsuit?
If you’ve developed a meningioma brain tumor or other serious side effects, you may be able to file a Depo Provera lawsuit.
- First, determine whether you have valid grounds to file the suit. This is best done by contacting an attorney who will gather details regarding your case and make this determination based on their expertise.
- Be sure to seek medical treatment and establish a thorough diagnosis and treatment plan with your doctor. This will help determine how much you may be owed in damages.
- Finally, document all of your symptoms, even after you have received a diagnosis. The court needs to see how your brain tumor, caused by Depo Provera, has impacted your or your loved one’s daily life.
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Women should be able to trust the method they choose for their family planning. Contact a compassionate and experienced Depo Provera lawyer at Disparti Law Group to hold negligent parties accountable.
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