Depo-Provera Birth Control Lawsuit
Patients Taking Depo-Provera May Have Developed a Brain Tumor
Brain Tumors Linked to Depo-Provera
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal links the Depo-Provera injection, which contains medroxyprogesterone acetate, to an increased risk of developing intracranial meningiomas, particularly with prolonged use (≥1 year). The French study from March 2024 found that high-dose medroxyprogesterone injections (150 mg) were associated with a heightened risk of meningiomas requiring surgery. The study included 108,366 women, with 18,061 of those women having had brain surgery to remove a meningioma.
What is Depo-Provera?
Depo-Provera (also known as medroxyprogesterone acetate or the depo shot) is primarily used as a contraceptive to prevent pregnancy. It contains medroxyprogesterone acetate, a synthetic form of the hormone progesterone, and is administered as an intramuscular shot every three months. Depo-Provera works by preventing ovulation, thickening cervical mucus to block sperm, and thinning the uterine lining to prevent implantation. In addition to birth control, it can also be used to manage conditions like endometriosis, abnormal uterine bleeding, and as part of hormone therapy.
Depo-SubQ Provera 104 is administered as a subcutaneous injection, which means it is injected just under the skin, typically in the abdomen or thigh. The injection is usually given every 12 to 14 weeks, and it is done using a small needle to ensure the medication is delivered into the fatty tissue.
What is a Meningioma
A meningioma is a type of tumor that forms in the meninges, which are the protective layers covering the brain and spinal cord. Most meningiomas are benign and slow-growing, but they can still cause issues by compressing nearby brain tissue. Symptoms may include headaches, vision problems, or neurological changes, depending on the tumor’s location.
Treatment often involves surgery, especially for larger or symptomatic tumors. If you have received the Depo-Provera injection and have had a brain tumor, contact us today.
Depo-Provera Lawsuits
Drug manufacturers are responsible for ensuring the safety and efficacy of their products before marketing them for public consumption. Failure to do so is considered negligent and grounds for litigation. The attorneys of Aylstock, Witkin Kreis & Overholtz handle litigation across the United States for victims injured by defective pharmaceuticals and medical devices. We have successfully represented and obtained substantial compensation for thousands of patients who have been harmed by prescription drugs.
How AWKO Can Help Women Diagnosed With Meningiomas or Vision Problems
For over 25 years, the AWKO firm has successfully represented more than 250,000 women in cases involving injuries caused by female-specific drugs and medical devices. Committed to fighting for justice, AWKO passionately advocates for victims’ rights, ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve.
If you have had a meningioma removed, have been diagnosed with a meningioma, please call us today at 1-877-810-4808 or using the “Free Case Evaluation” form below so that we may provide you with additional information about your legal rights.