Depo-Provera is a birth control injection that has recently been linked to adverse health effects, including a type of brain tumor known as a meningioma. If you are a current or past user of Depo-Provera who has been diagnosed with a brain or spinal tumor since receiving the drug, you may be eligible to file a Depo-Provera brain tumor lawsuit seeking financial compensation for your losses.
Why Are Lawsuits Being Filed for Depo-Provera?
Depo-Provera is an injectable form of birth control that uses the hormone progestin. It is a long-lasting injection that protects against pregnancy for up to three months. When it first entered the market, Depo sparked concerns about its side effects – particularly, potential bone density loss that could lead to osteoporosis.
Depo-Provera has had a long history of legal and ethical issues. Most recently, consumers are coming forward after developing intracranial meningiomas connected to the use of this contraceptive. Studies have linked the use of this progestogen with an increased risk of meningioma, or a type of tumor that develops in the meningeal tissue of the brain.
While intracranial meningiomas are typically benign, they may still impact how the brain functions by applying pressure to the brain’s tissues. This could result in effects such as frequent headaches, blurred vision, vision loss, trouble communicating and seizures. Findings discovered that the medroxyprogesterone acetate hormone found in Depo-Provera can stimulate tumor growth.
Steps for Filing a Depo-Provera Lawsuit
Besides brain meningiomas, other adverse health consequences that have been connected to Depo-Provera include liver damage, hair loss, osteoporosis, blood clots, heart disease, stroke and breast cancer.
If you believe you have suffered harm because of the Depo-Provera hormonal birth control injection, take the following steps:
- Gather your medical records. Obtain the records that are relevant to your case, including evidence of all Depo-Provera injections. Record how long you were on this form of birth control and when you started to experience problems.
- Continue medical care for your condition. If you’ve been diagnosed with intracranial meningiomas or other health issues you think are connected to Depo, continue to get medical care to treat the issue.
- Schedule a free consultation with an attorney. Contact a dangerous drug attorney to discuss your potential legal options. You may be eligible to file a lawsuit or join a class action or multidistrict litigation (MDL) against Pfizer, the manufacturer of Depo-Provera, for your diagnosis.
Legal action against Pfizer could lead to financial compensation for your related pain and suffering, medical care costs, lost wages, permanent disability, and other negative effects of this drug.
What to Do Next
Start collecting any evidence you believe may help your case, such as your relevant medical records and receipts for out-of-pocket expenses. Then, contact an attorney who specializes in Depo-Provera lawsuits to discuss your case. A lawyer will review your circumstances to determine if you have a claim.
If so, your lawyer will handle the legal legwork of the filing process for you. While you focus on healing, your lawyer will collect evidence, hire experts, issue a demand letter to Pfizer, handle settlement negotiations with their insurance company or file a lawsuit on your behalf. An attorney will seek justice and maximum compensation for the wrongs you have suffered because of this drug.