What if, one day, you get diagnosed with a brain tumor? For nearly 74 million women worldwide, using Depo-Provera, this is a looming reality.
Pfizer, the manufacturer of Depo-Provera, is now facing serious allegations. The label mentioned a 17% chance of headaches as a side effect, but, it didn't warn about the risk of developing brain tumors.
If you have been diagnosed with a brain tumor after you used Depo-Provera, you might be entitled to compensation.
A study conducted in March 2024 published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) revealed the hidden dangers of Depo-Provera. It found that women taking medroxyprogesterone acetate faced a risk of 5.6 times higher than others of developing meningioma. This isn't only about headaches or minor side effects anymore. This is a serious, life-changing diagnosis.
Depo-Provera works by using hormones to prevent pregnancy. However, these same hormones can trigger abnormal cell growth in your brain. What's more concerning is that the longer you use it, the higher the risk.
Healthcare providers might recommend:
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Since September 2024, women across America have been filing lawsuits against the manufacturers of birth control injections containing medroxyprogesterone acetate. The company knew about these risks but didn't warn patients adequately.
The compensation you might get could help you cover the following:
If you have been diagnosed with a brain tumor after using Depo-Provera, contact us at Atraxia Law. We will verify your eligibility and if you meet the criteria we will connect you with an attorney who can file a claim on your behalf.