Depo-Provera Meningioma Lawsuit—What You Need to Know
Took Depo-Provera but worried about your long-term health? The injectable birth control has been linked to brain tumors and spinal tumors known as meningiomas. Here’s what you should know to advocate for your health and your rights.
Millions of women have received the injectable form of birth control known as Depo-Provera since it hit the market in the 1990s. The drug is a long-acting progestin-based contraceptive, designed to block ovulation. It is taken every 90 days (four times a year) via a shot in the upper arm or buttocks. It is a birth control method that many women find more convenient than remembering to take a daily pill.
However, studies have linked Depo-Provera to brain tumors known as meningiomas. Women who have taken the shot for one year or more (equal to four or more doses) may be at risk for developing these tumors. Meningiomas are very slow-growing which may develop for years before being detected, but can have devastating health consequences. Women who received Depo-SubQ Provera, or authorized generic versions of Depo-Provera, may also be at risk.
How Do I Know If I Have A Tumor After Taking Depo-Provera?
It’s important to consult your doctor for any diagnosis or health concern. Brain tumors are generally associated with symptoms such as:
- severe headaches
- vision problems
- seizures
- confusion
- memory issues
- difficulty speaking
- changes in balance or coordination
Discuss your symptoms with your doctor to determine next steps. Your health is important, and compensation may be available to you by filing a lawsuit.
Women who took Depo-Provera for one year or more and were diagnosed with meningioma (of the brain or spine) in the past 25 years may be eligible to file a claim.
Many plaintiffs have filed lawsuits against manufacturers of Depo-Provera, Depo-SubQ Provera, and their authorized generic versions, claiming the drugmakers were aware of the drug’s risks, but they never informed patients. You may be eligible for monetary compensation to potentially assist with your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and negative impacts on your quality of life.
Did You Develop a Meningioma After Getting the Depo-Provera Birth Control Shot?
If you or a loved one were diagnosed with a meningioma of the brain or spine after receiving the Depo-Provera birth control shot for one year or more, you may have a claim. Contact Grant & Eisenhofer today to learn about your rights and what potential recoveries may be available for you to pursue.
Grant & Eisenhofer’s mass tort attorneys are experienced in investigating women’s health claims, including representing thousands of women in the Essure contraceptive device, power morcellators, CooperSurgical embryo solution, and talcum powder litigations, as well as families whose premature infants were injured or died after ingesting certain baby formulas. We are a team of dedicated attorneys here for you during this difficult time in your life.
