What is the Depo-Provera lawsuit about?

The lawsuits allege that Pfizer, the manufacturer of Depo-Provera, failed to warn women that prolonged use of the birth control shot significantly increases the risk of developing intracranial meningioma, a type of brain tumor.

What is a meningioma?

A meningioma is a tumor that forms on the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. While often non-cancerous, they can grow large enough to cause serious neurological symptoms, vision loss, and require risky brain surgery.

Who qualifies for a claim?

Generally, women who used Depo-Provera (the shot) for at least one year and were subsequently diagnosed with a meningioma brain tumor may be eligible for compensation.

Drug Safety Alert

Depo-Provera & Brain Tumors.
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Recent studies published in The BMJ have linked the Depo-Provera birth control shot to a significantly higher risk of meningioma. If you suffered a brain tumor, you deserve justice.

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The Case Against Depo-Provera

Defendant: Pfizer
The Risk: 5.6x Higher Risk*
Injury: Intracranial Meningioma
Legal Basis: Failure to Warn

*According to 2024 study published in The BMJ.

The Scientific Link

For decades, Depo-Provera has been a popular contraceptive injection. However, a landmark study released in March 2024 revealed a dangerous side effect. Prolonged use of medroxyprogesterone acetate (the active ingredient) was found to increase the risk of developing intracranial meningiomas by nearly six times.

While warnings existed in other countries, U.S. patients were not adequately warned about this specific brain tumor risk. Lawsuits allege that Pfizer prioritized profits over patient safety by failing to update their warning labels.

Eligibility Criteria

Usage: Used Depo-Provera injections for at least 1 year (cumulative).
Diagnosis: Diagnosed with an Intracranial Meningioma.
Timeline: Diagnosis occurred after using the drug.

Understanding Meningioma

What is it?

A tumor arising from the meninges (membranes surrounding the brain). While often benign (non-cancerous), their location can make them life-threatening.

Common Symptoms

• Vision Loss / Double Vision
• Severe Headaches
• Seizures
• Hearing Loss
• Memory Loss
• Loss of Smell

Treatment Impact

Treatment often requires invasive brain surgery (craniotomy) or radiation therapy, leading to long recovery times and potential permanent neurological damage.

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If you or a loved one developed a brain tumor after using Depo-Provera, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation for medical bills and suffering.

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