Among a wide range of birth control options available in the market, one of the popular choices is Devo-Provera, a birth-control manufactured by Pfizer, which has been receiving quite a backlash from the public. Users of Depo-Provera have complained about the negative effects of its consumption, leading to serious health problems. According to research, there are evident side effects of progestin used in Depo-Provera, which Pfizer failed to convey to the public, which is now being translated to many lawsuits being filed against the manufacturer.
Depo-Provera is an injectable birth-control shot containing progestin, a hormone responsible for avoiding pregnancy. It has been found that prolonged use of Depo-Provera has resulted in the development of meningiomas in women. If you or someone you know has been using Depo-Provera repeatedly, it’s time to step back and get tested for meningiomas.
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Meningiomas are the most common type of brain tumour, making up for almost 30% of the total brain tumors. It appears on the protective membranes of the brain and spinal cord, and women are more often affected by it. This tumor is not easily detected as its symptoms do not show immediate effects. Once the tumor is detected, the patient is monitored for some time before they are prescribed any kind of treatment.
Depo-Provera, an injectable contraceptive, is commonly used by women. It uses progestin in its formulation, a hormone responsible for preventing pregnancy. Research reveals that the extended use of progestin enhances the odds for women to develop meningiomas by 2 to 5 times. This unwarned development of side effects has led people to come together and file a lawsuit against the manufacturers.
There are several cases of people being adversely affected by the use of Depo-Provera. Plaintiffs are raising questions about the negligence and lack of transparency on the part of Pfizer. Although now Pfizer is about to issue a warning label on its products, it is of no use because the damage is done.
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The ongoing cases of the lawsuit seek accountability for the lack of transparency by Pfizer about the potential health risks of using Depo-Provera. The resolution of these pending cases decides the course of action for the rest of the cases and the implications of it. If you or someone you know has had to undergo deteriorating effects because of Depo-Provera, you are eligible for compensation. The team at Have A Lawyer can guide you through it.
Kristina Schmidt has been injecting Depo-Provera shots as a contraceptive for 17 years now. All these years, she had complaints of dizziness, headaches, and vertigo, the reason for which was unknown to her at the time. But the connection of meningioma with Depo-Provera has now made things clear to her. In the year 2022, she was diagnosed with a meningioma brain tumor, which she got rid of through an operative surgery. Krisitna filed her lawsuit against Pfizer in 2024, accusing them of concealing the side effects of the products and overlooking the safety of the users by failing to issue a warning.
Mayra had been getting depo-shots for 23 years, which made her suffer from severe headaches and blurry vision. She was then diagnosed with a brain tumor, and in 2024, Mayra decided to file a lawsuit against Pfizer, the manufacturer of Depo-Provera. She accused Pfizer of knowing the side effects of Depo Provera and not issuing a warning for its users. She also raised the point that the Canadian version of Depo-Provera has had a warning since 2015, but the U.S. manufacturers didn’t bother to add a warning on their drug labels.
