What is Depo-Provera and what are the Depo-Provera Brain Tumor Lawsuits About?
Depo-Provera is a common birth control method. It has been linked to a type of brain tumor called meningiomas. Depo-Provera contains medroxyprogesterone acetate, a derivative of the hormone progesterone, and is injected every three months to restrict ovulation.
After numerous unsuccessful attempts to get approved for birth control by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Depo-Provera finally entered the market in 1992, followed by a slightly different formulation known as Depo-SubQ Provera. The drugmaker, Pfizer currently markets brand name Depo-Provera. Today, it is estimated that 74 million patients around the world utilize this type of medication.
In March 2024, a study published in the British Medical Journal showed that using Depo-Provera for more than a year could increase the potential risk of developing a meningioma by 5.55 times. Shockingly, Pfizer determined not to immediately change the warnings on its drug. This has led to multiple lawsuits being filed by Depo-Provera patients diagnosed with meningiomas.
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Depo-Provera Side Effects
Depo-Provera has several side effects, but the current lawsuits against Pfizer involve meningiomas. Though, in most instances, meningiomas are not technically considered a cancerous brain tumor, these central nervous system tumors are most commonly masses found inside a patient’s cranium, on the outside lining of the brain tissue or at the base of the skull. Meningiomas have been scientifically linked to Depo-Provera use.
There are three grades of meningiomas:
- Common meningiomas – less prominent, slowly growing tumors;
- Atypical meningiomas – readily identifiable tumors with a likelihood of recurrence upon removal; and
- Anaplastic meningiomas – readily identifiable tumors with aggressive growth patterns.
Meningiomas are a relatively common type of tumor and symptoms include vision changes, loss of hearing or smell, confusion, seizures, and headaches that are worse in the morning. Upon exhibiting such symptoms, meningiomas are usually identified through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) scan, usually with contrast dye. The most popular treatment for meningiomas that threaten the surrounding tissues is surgery in and around the cranial (brain) cavity.
If you have received multiple Pfizer Depo-Provera and/or Depo-SubQ Provera injections and been diagnosed with a meningioma, please contact Stark & Stark. There is no obligation to you and Stark & Stark’s Depo-Provera brain tumor attorneys are standing by to answer your questions and help you assess your options going forward
Do I Have a Depo-Provera Brain Tumor Claim?
A recent study has shown that taking Depo-Provera can cause meningiomas. Basically, a meningioma is not the typical brain tumor; they develop in the meninges, which are the tissues surrounding the spinal cord and brain.
Meningiomas are not considered cancerous, and most do not grow particularly rapidly. But, make no mistake, intracranial meningiomas are a serious medical condition, graded from I to III in levels of severity. As you can imagine, a relatively large growth in a patient’s skull can cause numerous symptoms, including life-altering pain, headaches, vision changes, hearing loss, cognitive issues, and seizures. Treatment can include radiation/chemotherapy and invasive cranial surgery.
If you or a loved one have:
- Been given at least two Pfizer Depo-Provera and/or Depo-SubQ Provera injections; and
- Been diagnosed with a meningioma;
you may be entitled to compensation.
While we insist that you do not discontinue taking any medications before speaking with your doctor, we strongly recommend that you seek counsel experienced in Depo-Provera brain tumor claims and injuries. Stark & Stark’s Depo-Provera attorneys are actively investigating Depo-Provera brain tumor claims and seeking settlements on behalf of patients injured by these potentially defective drugs. Contact us at no cost to you.
Have Depo-Provera Class Action Lawsuits Been Filed?
While the study definitively linking Depo-Provera to meningiomas was published in March 2024, claims filed to date allege that Pfizer knew of these dangers for many years and failed to warn patients. Many Depo-Provera brain tumor claims have been filed against Pfizer across the country, but those claims have not yet been consolidated.
We expect the volume of cases to rise dramatically in the coming months, potentially giving rise to a Multidistrict Litigation (MDL). Stark & Stark is experienced in complex federal litigation throughout the nation and has successfully litigated thousands of cases through the MDL litigation and settlement process.
Stark & Stark is committed to holding drug manufacturers liable when their products improperly endanger the public. Stark & Stark’s Depo-Provera meningioma attorneys are experienced in defective drug litigations throughout the nation and in negotiating with pharmaceutical settlement representatives.
We are not a marketing group. Stark & Stark is a law firm comprised of experienced trial lawyers. If you have a Depo-Provera brain tumor claim, or you are uncertain and have questions about injuries that you may have suffered because of Pfizer Depo-Provera or Depo-SubQ Provera, the attorneys at Stark & Stark can help. Contact us now for a free consultation.
Contact a Depo-Provera Brain Tumor Lawyer to Assess Your Claim.
If you or a member of your family has suffered brain tumor injuries from Pfizer Depo-Provera or Depo-SubQ Provera injections, you may be entitled to compensation through legal action or via settlement. Please contact Stark & Stark to speak with one of our Depo-Provera attorneys, free of charge, who can help walk you through the settlement and lawsuit process and assess any claims that you may have.
Please contact Stark & Stark today, free of charge. But do not wait, because there are different deadlines and statutes of limitations that apply to your claims.
