Lawsuits for Depo-Provera’s Link to Meningioma

Pfizer, the manufacturer of Depo-Provera, the “birth control shot,” is facing legal action from people who used the injectable contraceptive and were later diagnosed with meningioma. A recent study found that women who used Depo-Provera could have a greatly increased risk of developing meningioma, a type of tumor that affects the spinal cord or brain.

Attorneys are investigating the connection between Depo-Provera use and meningioma. People have already filed lawsuits against Pfizer for this connection, now is the time to find legal counsel. Taking a case against a Big Pharma corporation like Pfizer is difficult on your own. Give yourself a fair chance to tell your story by teaming up with Depo-Provera attorneys who have the resources and experience to take your case to trial if needed.

You may be able to file a Depo-Provera lawsuit if:

• You used have used any of the following at least twice:
  • Pfizer’s brand name Depo-Provera
  • Pfizer’s brand name Depo-SubQ Provera
  • An “authorized generic” version of Depo-Provera manufactured by Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC, Greenstone LLC, A-S Medication Solutions, Prasco Laboratories, or Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
• AND you were diagnosed with meningioma after use of one of these drugs described above (our firm will also consider investigations of benign brain tumor).

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Depo-Provera Linked to Meningioma

Depo-Provera uses medroxyprogesterone acetate, a type of synthetic progestin hormone, to interrupt ovulation and thicken cervical mucus, which both significantly reduces the chance of pregnancy. The birth control shot is injected once every three months. However, new medical research suggests that it is dangerous when used long term.

The use of progestin hormones has been linked to an increased risk of meningioma, especially intracranial meningioma. A study published in the British Medical Journal looked at the extensive medical records of more than 100,000 women who used Depo-Provera for at least one year. The researchers found that using the injectable birth control drug could increase the risk of meningioma by five times.

Intracranial meningioma is a dangerous type of brain tumor that can cause:

• Loss of hearing, vision, and sense of smell
• Migraines
• Seizures
• Confusion
• Memory loss
• Arm and leg weakness
• Depression
• Anxiety

To remove meningioma, brain surgery or spinal surgery is usually required, depending on the tumor’s location. All surgical operations involving the brain or spinal cord are risky, so in this way, Depo-Provera use might have put countless women at risk of not just meningioma but also the complications associated with intense surgical procedures.

Depo-Provera Lawsuits Filed Against Pfizer

Shortly after news of the French study published by the British Medical Journal began to circulate, lawsuits formed and were filed against Pfizer by women who used Depo-Provera and were later diagnosed with meningioma. Talk to our Depo-Provera attorneys at to see if you can also file an injury claim or lawsuit against Pfizer before the opportunity passes.

Why might Pfizer be liable for your meningioma if you used Depo-Provera?

• Strict product liability laws will likely allow consumers to hold Pfizer liable for any harm caused by its product (Depo-Provera).
• Pfizer has been accused of failing to warn medical communities and the public about the apparent link between Depo-Provera and meningioma.
  • Plaintiffs in lawsuits already filed against Pfizer have argued that the Big Pharma company knew or reasonably should have known about the risk but did not disclose it.

Damages & Compensation in Depo-Provera Lawsuits

An attorney will take the time to carefully calculate the damages owed to you and do everything we can to pursue the compensation you deserve.

In a Depo-Provera lawsuit, the amount a victim might receive is dependent on the nature of their injuries. We might be able to demand compensation that pays:

• Medical expenses
• Lost income and wages
• Pain and suffering

Discuss Your Options with A Depo-Provera Lawyer

When you are dealing with the symptoms and aftermath of meningioma linked to Depo-Provera, you might not have the time or energy to also deal with the legal process of pursuing compensation for your harm and losses. To give yourself the room you need to rest, let a Depo-Provera attorney provide the support you need.