Depo-Provera (Contraceptive Injection)
Did you or a loved one use Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension) as a contraceptive and experience harmful side effects?
If so, you may have a claim for compensation.
Why might you or a loved one be entitled to compensation?
A study published by the British Medical Journal found that prolonged use of medroxyprogesterone acetate increased the risk of intracranial meningioma, a type of brain tumor.
Dovel & Luner is investigating potential claims on behalf of individuals that received Depo-Provera injections and experienced serious and harmful side effects related to meningioma.
Adverse Side Effects of Depo-Provera
In a study published by the British Medical Journal, researchers found that prolonged use of medroxyprogesterone acetate (generic brand of Depo-Provera) increased the risk of intracranial meningioma.
According to the National Cancer Institute, meningioma is a common type of brain tumor that originates in the membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord.
Symptoms related to a meningioma depend on the tumor’s location. Possible symptoms may include:
- Vision changes
- Loss of hearing or smell
- Confusion
- Seizures
- Dizziness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Headaches (that are worse in the morning)
Depo-Provera has also been linked to other serious risks, including bone disease or bone density loss (osteoporosis), increased risk of breast cancer, and blood clots.
Read the BMJ study here.
Read more from the National Cancer Institute here.
What is Depo-Provera?
Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection is a widely-used hormonal birth control method that is administered via intramuscular injection (a shot) to help prevent pregnancy.