Depo-Provera Lawsuit Lawyer

Our Depo-Provera lawsuit lawyers can help if you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with meningioma, after use of Depo-Provera or Depo-SubQ Provera.

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• Depo-Provera Side Effects
• Does Depo-Provera Cause Meningiomas?
• How Much are Depo-Provera Settlements?
• Contact a Depo-Provera Attorney Today

What is Depo-Provera and How Does it Work?

Depo-Provera (depot medroxyprogesterone acetate) is an injectable contraceptive given every three months to suppress ovulation. Many women take Depo-Provera to manage medical conditions related to their menstrual cycle, such as endometriosis.

Depo-Provera was introduced in 1992 and is a widely used birth control injection. Depo-Provera works by impacting ovulation and thickening your cervical mucus, which prevents sperm from successfully reaching an egg. The shot is injected into your muscle, usually your arm or glutes, every three months. The injection is generally given in your provider’s office.

Depo-Provera Side Effects

Side effects may be mild to moderate and go away over time. Statistically, 6 out of 100 people using Depo-Provera will get pregnant. Research has shown that Depo-Provera may cause loss of bone mineral density. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cautions that the shot shouldn’t be used for more than two years, with additional warnings that these products may increase the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures later in life.

Additional side effects that usually stop or decrease within the first few months are:

• Abdominal pain
• Bloating
• Depression
• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Irregular periods or spotting
• Weakness and fatigue
• Weight gain

Some more serious side effects include:

• Depression
• Heavy bleeding
• Trouble breathing
• Severe lower abdominal pain
• Serious allergic reaction
• Pus, prolonged pain, redness, itching or bleeding at the injection site

Does Depo-Provera Cause Meningiomas?

According to a March 2024 report in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), the use of Depo-Provera increased the risk of meningioma 5.6 fold if used for more than a year.

Progestogens are similar to the natural hormone progesterone and are used in contraceptives like Depo-Provera and others. Some high-dose progestogens are already known to increase the risk of meningioma, but the BMJ study investigated eight more commonly used forms of the hormone, including those found in Depo-Provera. Most meningiomas are slow-growing and benign, but they can put pressure on the brain and require surgical removal.

The study researchers found that prolonged use of more than a year of three progestogens was associated with a greater risk of meningioma. “74 million women globally receive them [progestogen birth control], meaning the number of attributable meningiomas may be potentially high.”

Pfizer said in a statement, “We are aware of this potential risk associated with long-term use of progestogens and, in collaboration with regulatory agencies, are in the process of updating product labels and patient information leaflets with appropriate wording.”

Has Depo-Provera Been Recalled?

Depo-Provera has not been recalled, but in 2004 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) informed Pfizer they have to include a “black box warning” label package, which is the strongest level warning from the FDA. The warning was due to the loss of bone mineral density and bone loss due to the injection and also included a warning to not use the product for longer than two years.

How Much are Depo-Provera Settlements?

The litigation against Pfizer is still new so there are no settlements yet. However, these lawsuits aim to hold Pfizer accountable for the harm caused by Depo-Provera. For most drug manufacturer lawsuits, the cases can take several years before there are any compensation amount determinations.

When it gets to that stage of litigation, there is a specific claim submission process. Every Depo-Provera lawsuit claimant will submit a claim detailing their injuries and side effects. The claimants with more serious injuries will receive higher settlements.

Contact a Depo-Provera Attorney Today

If you or someone you care about has used Depo-Provera and been diagnosed with meningioma you may benefit from speaking with a dangerous drug attorney. Potential causes of action in a lawsuit against Pfizer are:

• Failure to warn of the side effects
• Negligent misrepresentation of the drug
• Fraudulent/intentional concealment of the potential side effects.

To file a Depo-Provera lawsuit against Pfizer, you must have used Depo-Provera at least twice and been diagnosed with meningioma.

People who have experienced this cancer diagnosis after using this dangerous drug should contact a Depo-Provera attorney today about the possibility of filing a lawsuit.

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