Depo-Privera and Tumors: Talk to An Attorney About Your Rights

 
 

Depo-Provera Injections and Meningioma: An Effective Birth Control Shot with Side Effects

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) is a common form of hormonal birth control commonly sold as Depo-Provera by Pfizer; it has also been marketed under other brands in the U.S. and elsewhere for decades. In addition to its use in preventing ovulation, MPA, an artificial progestogen, is used as a hormone therapy for menopause and for numerous other medical purposes. It is typically injected (sometimes referred to as a “depo shot”) or taken orally and has been shown to be a highly effective contraceptive method.

Unfortunately, a disturbing link between Depo-Provera birth control shots and serious health complications has been established. Perhaps the best known and most serious of these is a greatly increased risk of meningioma brain tumors. Many women whose lives have been changed by meningioma can seek compensation and a sense of accountability via Depo-Provera lawsuits.

Depo-Provera Lawsuits and Meningioma Tumors: Get Your Questions Answered

If you or someone you care about is dealing with a diagnosis of meningioma (whether benign or cancerous) after using Pfizer Depo-Provera or Depo-subQ injections, you may be entitled to compensation. You owe it to yourself to talk with an attorney who can advise you regarding your legal rights and answer questions like:

  • How much money am I entitled to if Depo-Provera caused cancer or a benign tumor?

  • What exactly is the connection between birth control injections and meningioma, and where and when were research findings published?

  • How can I prove that Depo-Provera caused my brain tumor?

  • How many Depo-Provera shots do I need to have received to be part of a lawsuit?

  • Did Pfizer warn patients about Depo-Provera and the risk of cancer?

  • Can I be compensated if I used Depo-Provera to treat endometriosis or symptoms of menopause?

  • How long does a Depo-Provera injury case usually last?

Talk to An Experienced Attorney for Depo-Provera and Defective Drugs

Minneapolis attorney Patrick R. Burns, principal of Great Plains Injury Law, offers a free, confidential consultation to victims of defective drugs and their families. If you think the use of Depo-Provera led to your meningioma diagnosis, get the legal advice you need.