Use of the Depo-Provera^® Birth Control Shot Has Been Linked to Brain Tumors

If you or a loved one have used the Depo-Provera^® shot, an injectable contraceptive, it’s crucial to be informed about its potential risks. Alarming new studies link Depo-Provera® with a significantly increased risk of developing meningioma, a type of brain tumor. Meningioma can lead to serious health complications and can even be fatal.

If you have used the Depo-Provera^® injectable contraceptive or one of its authorized generics and have been diagnosed with a meningioma, you may be eligible for compensation. Read on for more information or complete this brief form for a free case evaluation.

Depo-Provera^® (medroxyprogesterone acetate) is a hormonal birth control injection containing the hormone progestin. It is sometimes referred to as the “Depo shot” or “birth control shot.” Depo-Provera^® and its authorized generic forms are used by millions of Americans.

However, Depo-Provera^® has been linked to an increased risk of developing meningioma. Understanding this risk can help you make informed decisions about your health and legal options.

An observational study published in the British Medical Journal found that people who have used progestogen-based hormones, like Depo-Provera^®, are at a substantial increased risk of developing meningioma. Another study, published in the medical research journal Cancers, confirmed this finding.

A meningioma is a tumor that forms in the tissue around the brain and spinal cord. Although the majority of meningiomas are not cancerous, any meningioma can cause serious health effects and require medical treatment.

Possible symptoms include, but are not limited to:

• Headaches or dizziness
• Memory loss or confusion
• Issues with vision
• Hearing loss
• Loss of sense of smell
• Muscle weakness
• Paralysis
• Seizures

Doctors can diagnose meningiomas using imaging tests (like MRIs or CT scans). However, meningiomas often grow slowly and often do not cause symptoms until large enough to affect neighboring areas of the brain, which can make the tumors difficult to detect and diagnose. They can even travel outside of the brain to other areas of the central nervous system, and some more severe meningiomas can even invade bone tissue or other organs in the body.

Doctors typically treat meningiomas with surgery and/or radiation. Even if a meningioma is not cancerous, surgery and other ongoing medical care may still be needed.

If you have used Depo-Provera^® and are worried about the risk of developing meningioma, you are not alone. At Lynch Carpenter, LLP, we specialize in complex litigation and in helping people like you seek justice and compensation.

We offer a free case review to determine if you qualify for a lawsuit. Our experienced attorneys will evaluate your situation with no up-front costs or hourly fees.

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