What You Need to Know About the Depo-Provera Lawsuits

Recent research shows that Depo-Provera has been found to have a potential link to a heightened risk for brain tumors. Let’s take a look at what you need to know about the Depo-Provera lawsuits and whether or not you should be concerned if you’ve taken the contraceptive injection in the past.

Depo-Provera Linked to Meningiomas

In a study published in the British Medical Journal in March 2024, a potential link was discovered between Depo-Provera and brain tumors, specifically meningiomas. Meningiomas are typically benign but can grow large enough to cause serious neurological issues such as headaches, vision problems, seizures, and cognitive difficulties. 

The study included 108,366 women, with 18,061 women who had undergone surgery for meningioma. In particular, long-term use of progestogens such as medrogestone, medroxyprogesterone acetate, and promegestone was linked to a higher risk of developing meningiomas, but an increased risk associated with other hormonal treatments like progesterone, dydrogesterone, and some types of hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) was not discovered. 

According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, meningiomas are the most common benign intracranial tumor, and although most meningiomas are benign, “these tumors can grow slowly until they are very large, if left undiscovered, and, in some locations, can be severely disabling and life-threatening.”

An increased risk of developing this type of tumor just from taking a certain type of birth control is certainly alarming, and many plaintiffs in these lawsuits argue that the manufacturer, Pfizer, failed to provide adequate warnings about this serious risk.

Depo-Provera Lawsuits: How to Take Action

Depo-Provera remains on the market and is still FDA-approved, although some health professionals now caution against prolonged use. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with a brain tumor after using Depo-Provera, it may be worth seeking legal advice, and our firm can help. 

Understanding your rights could help you pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The first step to taking action is to call Phillips Law Group for a free, no-obligation consultation with a member of our team to discuss your unique situation. 

Please call us today at 602-222-2222 to learn more now, and to determine if there’s anything else you need to know about the Depo-Provera lawsuits before moving forward. We hope we can help you seek justice and want to be your legal advocate however we can.