Depo-Provera® is an injectable birth control administered every 3 months. When used for over a year, the Depo shot may put women at an increased risk of developing a type of brain tumor known as a meningioma.
In October 2024, the first Depo shot lawsuit was filed against Pfizer, the manufacturer of this birth control. The lawsuit claims Pfizer may have known about the danger of meningiomas but failed to warn patients.
Since then, hundreds of women have turned to filing lawsuits against the Depo shot, with potentially thousands more to follow. Nearly 25% of sexually active women in the United States have used this contraceptive at some point in their lives — millions could be at risk.
Contact Sokolove Law now if you were diagnosed with a brain tumor after using Depo shots. You may be eligible for compensation.
Find out about 4 key reasons why women across the country are taking action and filing lawsuits against Depo shot’s manufacturer.
1. Depo Shot & Brain Tumor Risks
A 2024 study found that Depo-Provera may be associated with a higher chance of developing meningiomas, a slow-growing but potentially dangerous brain tumor. These tumors can lead to symptoms like seizures, vision problems, headaches, and memory loss.
Women were found to be over 5 times more likely to develop meningioma tumors if they used Depo-Provera birth control for over a year, according to the BMJ.
The elevated risk is believed to be tied to progestin — a synthetic form of progesterone — in the drug, which may encourage the growth of hormone-sensitive tumors like meningiomas.
Women deserve to know the long-term risks associated with any drug they take, so they can make informed decisions about their health.
2. Pfizer Failed to Warn About Meningiomas
Companies are required to perform safety studies on their products before they’re allowed on the market. As a result, consumers expect the products they use to be safe.
Lawsuits against Pfizer claim the company knew, or should’ve known, about the risk of meningioma brain tumors after long-term Depo-Provera use — but neglected to include this on warning labels.
Even worse, Pfizer added the risk of meningiomas to Depo shot warning labels in Canada, showing the company may have been aware of this danger but hid it from countless American consumers.
By failing to uniformly update warnings, Pfizer has been accused of disregarding the safety of a significant portion of their customers in pursuit of profit.
3. Meningioma Treatment Can Be Costly
With a meningioma, you may not experience symptoms right away. As the tumor grows and presses on your brain, you may begin experiencing subtle neurological symptoms that can worsen over time.
Usually, surgery is the favored treatment for meningiomas, with some cases needing radiation as well. For women whose tumors are deemed inoperable, ongoing care may be required for life, which can add up fast.
Meningioma treatment expenses may include:
- Surgery
- Hospital stays
- Radiation
- Medications
- Follow-up care
Treating a brain tumor like a meningioma can be incredibly expensive, with total costs sometimes reaching $700,000 before insurance.
Although Depo shot settlements can’t undo the damage Pfizer may have done, compensation can help affected women afford the care they need.
4. Women Deserve Better
For decades, millions of women trusted Depo-Provera as a safe and reliable birth control method, unaware that the contraceptive could be putting them at risk of brain tumors.
Filing a meningioma lawsuit against Depo shots allows you to take a stand against Pfizer and let them know their negligence won’t stand. Seeking justice helps you send a strong message to all companies that profits should never come at the expense of public health.
Women deserve full transparency, so they can make informed decisions about their health. By taking legal action, you can demand accountability and fight for a future free of unsafe health products.
Get Help Filing a Lawsuit Against Depo-Provera Shots
At Sokolove Law, our team of lawyers is here to help you fight back against corporate wrongdoing and hold Pfizer accountable for their negligence by filing a lawsuit against Depo shots.
For over 45 years, our firm has fought for clients injured through no fault of their own, handling every step of the legal process on their behalf.
We’ve secured over $9.6 Billion total for families across the country. Let us put our decades of experience to work for you.
Call (800) 995-1212 now or fill out our contact form to get started with a free case review. We’re prepared to fight for the compensation you deserve.
